The seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL), in all likelihood, will be held in Goa behind closed doors, tentatively from the last week of November.

Initially the organisers, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), had Kerala in mind, but later Goa became the chosen venue after taking all logistical and operational aspects into consideration.

“This time, the ISL will be held in Goa. An announcement will be made soon. It suits all the stakeholders (teams, broadcasters, sponsors). Since the league will be played in a bio-secure environment this year due to the pandemic, Goa ticks all the boxes in terms of facilities and grounds,” a source told The Telegraph.

One of the biggest reasons for choosing Goa could be the accommodation factor as there are many boutique hotels where the teams can create their own bio-bubble.

Tough for EB 

As things stand, it would be a miracle if East Bengal manage to play in the seventh edition of ISL.

“It’s next to impossible at this point in time. ISL 2020-21 will be with 10 teams. East Bengal have not officially written to FSDL showing any interest and also they are yet to lock in an investor. They don’t fulfil the criteria of joining ISL,” a source in the know of things told The Telegraph.