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ISL clubs seek AFC exemption on match requirement to protect continental slots

Teams ask AIFF to clarify AFC stance as a shortened season threatens eligibility for Asian competitions while clubs weigh formats costs and revenue amid legal delays

Mohun Bagan Super Giant players celebrate with the IFA Shield in Calcutta on October 18, 2025. Barring Bagan, Emami East Bengal and a few others, most of the ISLclubs have not played much football in the 2025-26 season.

Bengaluru FC star Sunil Chhetri looks at the match-ball before an ISL match.

AIFF's 20-year plan gives base and hope for long-term ISL stability

‘Make my own path’: Yamal rejects comparisons, cites CR7’s philosophy on individuality

Yamal enjoyed a landmark evening at the invite-only gala held at Dubai’s Atlantis Royal hotel on 28 December, winning the Best Forward award and the Best U23 Men’s Player, also known as the Maradona Award

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ISL clubs seek AFC exemption on match requirement to protect continental slots

AIFF's 20-year plan gives base and hope for long-term ISL stability

Transfer dispute continues to drag: AIFF panel scraps PSC interim rulings in Anwar Ali case

'I wanted to go and represent my country': Luca Zidane reflects on leaving France to represent Algeria

City group set to exit Mumbai City FC as club informs AIFF of shareholding plan

AIFF floats conference and Swiss format options to ISL clubs for league restart

Cushion brings focus on AIFF as sports ministry allows election delay until 2026

ISL clubs’ proposal for perpetual league rights rejected, committee formed to resolve issue

MORE STORIES

‘Make my own path’: Yamal rejects comparisons, cites CR7’s philosophy on individuality

ISL clubs seek AFC exemption on match requirement to protect continental slots

AIFF's 20-year plan gives base and hope for long-term ISL stability

Transfer dispute continues to drag: AIFF panel scraps PSC interim rulings in Anwar Ali case

'I wanted to go and represent my country': Luca Zidane reflects on leaving France to represent Algeria

City group set to exit Mumbai City FC as club informs AIFF of shareholding plan

AIFF floats conference and Swiss format options to ISL clubs for league restart

Cushion brings focus on AIFF as sports ministry allows election delay until 2026

ISL clubs’ proposal for perpetual league rights rejected, committee formed to resolve issue