India's top league ISL on hold, federation says
Talks to renew the 2010 agreement stalled after India's Supreme Court asked the AIFF not to renew their deal with FSDL until its order, the federation said.
A case to implement a new constitution for the AIFF is ongoing at the country's Supreme Court.
"The AIFF was advised by its legal counsel that during a hearing on April 26, 2025, the Honourable Supreme Court of India made an observation that the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement should not be done until its order," the AIFF said.
"Consequently, based on legal advice... renewal discussions have been in abeyance."
Media reports said that the deal between the AIFF and FSDL is set to expire in December.
The 2024-25 season of the ISL kicked off in September, featuring 13 clubs.
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