Indian Super League Clubs Demand AIFF Constitution Amendments

Twelve Indian Super League clubs have urged the AIFF to amend restrictive clauses in its constitution during the AGM on December 20. They propose transferring league rights to clubs if amendments are not made. The clubs stress commercial flexibility and a viable framework to sustain the league.

In a significant move, twelve Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have collectively called upon the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to alter the 'commercially restrictive' clauses in its constitution. This concerted push aims to discuss amendments at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 20.

All the ISL teams, barring East Bengal, insist that if the AIFF is incapable of making the necessary changes or providing a commercially viable framework, the long-term rights of the league should be transferred to the clubs. A recent commercial rights tender failed to attract bids, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

The clubs emphasize the necessity of commercial flexibility to draw sponsors and investors. Their letter warns of existential threats to Indian football's professional league if immediate changes are not made. Additionally, the idea of forming a consortium to operate the league may be on the table at the AGM, though this proposal has sparked internal disagreements within the AIFF.