ISL will take place this year, new India coach in 10 days: Kalyan Chaubey
Chaubey said that time will be of the essence and said the AIFF and all the stakeholders will make a call on the league once the Supreme Court verdict comes in. "As AIFF president, I assure you that the league will take place. But time is of the essence, there is international calendar, FIFA windows, home and away matches, so time is a factor," Chaubey told PTI at the sidelines of a press conference hosted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)."If the league doesn't take place, it is not only footballers but the people who are associated with football will be affected. It's thousands of people who will be affected. So, we will put our best effort to ensure that the league happens.""I am not saying it (ISL) will be delayed, we don't know when the decision is coming. And so as and when it comes, definitely the AIFF will take a call, sit with all the stakeholders and ensure that how smoothly these tournaments, including ISL, can be conducted."Appointment of India coachChaubey said that the executive committee meeting will happen soon and thereafter, the announcement of the head coach will be made. "I think 10 days from now, if all goes smoothly."We will hold executive committee meeting and thereafter the name of the head coach will be announced," Chaubey said.The AIFF announced on July 23 that Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine and Stefan Tarkovic were the candidates who were shortlisted for the role. - EndsMust Watch
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