ISL 2026 Deadlock Ends: Union Sports Ministry Ensures February 14 Kick-off
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News18•06-01-2026, 19:11
ISL 2026 Deadlock Ends: Union Sports Ministry Ensures February 14 Kick-off
- •The ISL 2026 deadlock has been resolved, with the football tournament set to begin on February 14, featuring 14 participating teams.
- •The resolution came after the Union Sports Ministry's intervention and a crucial meeting held with the clubs.
- •The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will now manage the country's top-tier men's football league.
- •Uncertainty arose previously after FSDL withdrew due to contractual complexities, leaving the league without an organizer.
- •Star Indian footballers like Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sunil Chhetri had publicly appealed for the league's organization.
Why It Matters: Union Sports Ministry's intervention resolves ISL 2026 deadlock, ensuring February 14 kick-off.
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