Indian Super League

ISL 25/26: Chhangte's strike helps Mumbai City beat Kerala Blasters 1-0

Lallianzuala Chhangte's early second-half strike proved decisive as Mumbai City FC edged past Kerala Blasters FC 10 in an Indian Super League match here on Sunday. The Islanders now have six points from two matches, while Kerala Blasters are yet to open their account. Chhangte's decisive strike arrived in the 48th minute. Earlier, Jorge Pereyra Diaz had missed from the penalty spot in the first half, as the two sides went into the interval deadlocked at 0-0. Chhangte received the Player of the Match award. David Catala made four changes to his starting line-up, handing Arsh Anwer Shaikh a start in goal in place of Sachin Suresh, while Sandeep Singh, Marlon Roos Trujillo and Naocha Singh replaced Muhammed Saheef, Aiban Dohling and Ebindas Yesudas. Petr Kratky, meanwhile, made a solitary alteration, with Vikram Partap Singh coming in for the injured Jorge Ortiz. Both goalkeepers were called into action in an open start that set the tone for the contest. Victor Bertomeu forced a shar

Indian Super League: Mumbai City edge Chennaiyin to secure three points

Mumbai City FC began their Indian Super League season on a winning note, edging past Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Thursday. A tightly-contested encounter was decided by an own goal in the 48th minute by Pritam Kotal as the Islanders secured all three points. Neither team could create much flow in the match as they cancelled each other out in the midfield. Chances were at a premium in the first half as the attackers found it difficult to break the opposition defence. Jorge Pereyra Diaz forced a fine save out of Mohammad Nawaz after he was played through by Jorge Ortiz. Minutes later, Brandon Fernandes found Lallianzuala Chhangte at the far post. The forward laid the ball on the path of Ortiz but the Spaniard's effort only found the goalkeeper. Chennaiyin relied on long balls with Irfan Yadwad and new signing Inigo Martin as the target men, but they were well marked by the Mumbai City defence. The away side earned five corner kicks in the first half but did

Indian Super League 2026: Full schedule, live match time (IST), streaming

All teams will play 13 matches each in the 2026 season of Indian Super League

ISL 2025/26 finally finds streaming partner amid major financial cuts

FanCode's winning bid for the media rights is set at Rs 8.62 crore for the season. This comes in stark contrast to the Rs 550 crore valuation for the last two seasons.

Salary cuts for ISL players amid financial crisis in Indian football

Ahead of the season, multiple clubs have asked players to accept a salary reduction of up to 25% as part of efforts to curb costs.

ISL to start Feb 14 with all clubs participating, says Sports Minister

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced that the Indian Super League (ISL), which was on pause due to the lack of a commercial partner, will start on February 14, ending a crisis that paralysed Indian football for close to six months. The ISL, which used to start in September, will feature all 14 clubs, including Mohun Bagan and East bengal, which were opposed to the financial model suggested by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The second division I-League, which was also on pause for the same reason, will be held "around the same time" with all 11 clubs in participation. "There was lot of speculation regarding ISL but today government, the football federation and all 14 clubs, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal included, had a meeting and we have decided that the ISL will start on February 14. All clubs will participate," Mandaviya announced in a brief statement flanked by CEOs of ISL clubs. Also joining him at the long-awaited resolution table was under-fire All

Rs 25 crore AIFF-backed pool revives ISL after commercial partner void

Government intervention unlocks a Rs 25 crore central pool to restart the Indian Super League after the absence of a commercial partner forced a pause.

No participation fee, AIFF covers finances for ISL restart, clubs demand

Thirteen of the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday told All India Football Federation (AIFF) that they "may be ready and willing" to take part in the delayed 2025-26 season if there is no participation fee and the national body takes financial responsibility for the organisational and operational costs of running the truncated competition. Putting conditions on their participation in the ISL, the clubs also requested the national federation to furnish "a clear, time-bound roadmap for execution of the long-term plan, including defined timelines for appointment of a commercial partner and/or broadcaster, finalisation of the league's revenue, governance, and risk-sharing framework, and transition to a financially self-sustaining competition model consistent with statutory governance norms". The ISL clubs also urged the AIFF to actively seek commercial or institutional support from the Government of India to minimise costs and help make the 2025-26 season sustainable. "Upon

AIFF proposes 20-season ownership and full operations takeover of ISL

Sources close to the process indicate that AIFF wants to bring stability and uniformity to league operations while strengthening the competitive ecosystem

We need the long-term plan, not isolation: ISL clubs urge AIFF in letter

The disagreement stemmed from the expiry of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between AIFF and its former commercial partner

End of an ISL chapter: City Group exits Mumbai City FC ownership

City Football Group, which owns several top clubs worldwide including English Premier League giants Manchester City, has pulled out of its association with Mumbai City FC amid uncertainty over the future of the Indian Super League, according to sources. The City group acquired a 65 per cent stake in Mumbai City FC in 2019. Mumbai City FC are one of the most successful teams in the history of ISL, winning four titles, which includes two League Winners Shields and two ISL Cups. "Mumbai City FC have bought over the shares of City Football Group," a reliable source privy to the development told PTI without elaborating. With the latest development, Mumbai City FC's ownership may return to Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and businessman Bimal Parekh.

ISL franchises propose club-led ISL structure, AIFF to remain regulator

The proposal was submitted to AIFF and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on the final day of the deadline given to clubs to outline a consortium-led framework

ISL clubs tell AIFF current situation could make operations untenable soon

Twelve Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday urged the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to resolve the crisis in the domestic game without any further delay, saying that the current situation risks rendering their "ongoing operations untenable". The Marketing Rights Agreement (MRA) between the AIFF and its commercial partner Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) -- which organises ISL -- ends on December 8, and after that the top-tier league will be left without a commercial framework or operational certainty going forward. "While majority of the clubs have continued to honour salaries and contractual dues to players and staff in good faith, the current position is not merely challenging it is approaching commercial impossibility and risks rendering ongoing operations untenable," the clubs said in a letter to AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey. The 12 ISL clubs are FC Goa, Sporting Club Delhi, NorthEast United FC, Jamshedpur FC, Bengaluru FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, ...

ISL crisis: Mohun Bagan suspend operations, EB appeal BCCI for funds

Reigning Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Saturday suspended all their football activities indefinitely a day after the AIFF failed to receive a single bid for ISL's commercial rights, and said they will review contracts of players and support staff next month. Late on Friday, the AIFF announced that it had not received any bid for the commercial rights of the already delayed ISL, leaving the future of the country's domestic football into disarray. "Our players were to assemble on Monday for the camp from next day. But now our camp has been suspended indefinitely till there is clarity on the Indian Super League, a Mohun Bagan official told PTI. "Now that the season is delayed with uncertainty on ISL, we will review all contracts next month. But we have not stopped anybody's salary, everyone is paid, the official added. The AIFF had floated the Request for Proposals on October 16 for a 15-year contract to monetise the league's commercial rights. The submissio

Indian Super League's bid void leaves AIFF staring at uncertain future

The AIFF's call for bids, issued on October 16, was for a 15-year contract that would have given the winning entity exclusive control over the League's media and commercial rights.

Sporting Club Delhi launched, replaces Hyderabad FC as capital's top team

The national capital will have a new top-flight club of the country as Sporting Club Delhi was launched on Saturday after the rebranding of Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC. Last year, Jindal Football Private Limited, a part of BC Jindal Group, acquired Hyderabad FC from the earlier owners, and decided to shift base to Delhi from 2025-26 season. This marks the return of an ISL club in the national capital after the Delhi Dynamos, which featured in the inaugural edition of the top-tier league in 2014, shifted base to Bhubaneswar in 2019 and rechristened Odisha FC. Sporting Club Delhi will take the place of Hyderabad FC in the Super Cup in Goa beginning October 25. The fixtures have already been announced and the All India Football Federation is expected to replace Hyderabad FC by the new name of Sporting Club Delhi. The unveiling of Sporting Club Delhi marks the beginning of a new chapter for football in the Delhi NCR region and India. The club will represent inclusivity, ...

AIFF, FSDL respond to SC's resolution, ISL 2025 likely to start in December

The AIFF informed the court that the tender process would be completed by October 15, 2025, providing certainty for stakeholders

ISL 2025 likely to start on October 24 amid AIFF-FSDL talks: Report

Under the terms of the existing deal, FSDL pays ₹50 crore annually to AIFF for commercial rights associated with both the ISL and the Indian national teams.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play in India? Al Nassr to face FC Goa in ACL 2

Al Nassr, despite boasting stars like Ronaldo, missed out on qualification for the top-tier AFC Champions League Elite after finishing third in the Saudi Pro League.

Chennaiyin FC suspends operations due to uncertainty surrounding ISL

Indian club football appeared to be in complete crisis as Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday suspended its operations in view of the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League, days after Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC decided to stop paying salaries to their first-team players and staff. Chennaiyin's decision came a day before a crucial meeting between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) top brass and eight ISL clubs on Thursday. Chennaiyin FC is, however, unlikely to have a representation in the meeting as the club is not among the signatories calling for such a move. "In the light of the continuing uncertainty surrounding the future of the ISL, Chennaiyin FC has taken the extremely difficult decision to temporarily pause club operations," the Chennai-based club said on its social media handle. "These are never easy decisions to make, and ours has come after much thoughtful consideration and careful deliberation. The challenges of being a stakeholder in Indian football are well ...