With the livelihood of nearly 5,000 people at stake, and FIFA, the Asian Football Confederation and global players' union FIFPRO keeping a close watch, the Court fixed August 28 as the next date of hearing.
'The AIFF has agreed that: It will conduct an open, competitive and transparent tender (or equivalent process) for selection of a commercial partner to conduct the ISL in line with global best practices.'
Will negotiate with FSDL to arrive at mutually agreeable measures: AIFF after SC hearing
The I-League, the country's second-tier football competition, will be restructured and rechristened as Indian Football League (IFL).
The top-tier ISL will feature 91 matches on a home-and-away basis.
Bengaluru FC players, including India legend Sunil Chhetri, have accepted pay cut for the truncated Indian Super League season, starting on February 14.
'With the exception of any additional slot(s) allocated to a Member Association in accordance with Articles 3.4 and 3.5, Member Associations that fail to fulfil the Member Association Eligibility Criteria shall, subject to Article 4.4, be eligible to be allocated only indirect slots for the relevant AFC Club Competition.'
The latest crisis emerged after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) could not find a new commercial partner for the conduct of domestic league, including the top-tier Indian Super League.
After marathon meetings with stakeholders, Mandaviya promises end to Indian football "stalemate"
FC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, and support staff have accepted pay cut for the truncated ISL season starting on February 14.
FC Goa players pause play during ACL 2 match against FC Istiklol to highlight ISL's uncertainty
Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal on Wednesday called on the players to "make sacrifices" in view of the financial burden the club will shoulder to participate in the delayed Indian Super League.
13 clubs have confirmed for truncated ISL, AIFF hoping for Odisha FC to join: sources
City Football Group said the decision followed a comprehensive commercial review and was shaped by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the ISL.
Staring at a permanent paralysis: Indian footballers urge FIFA intervention on ISL
AIFF waiting for AFC response over continental slots for ISL clubs in case of fewer matches
AIFF asks clubs to confirm participation in delayed ISL
Sports Minister hears out I-League representatives; urges constructive dialogue
AIFF for "flexible" approach during Sports Minister Mandaviya's meeting with football stakeholders.
India thus topped the list for a third consecutive year, something that might hurt its chances when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluates its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in the near future.
Indian football remained in a state of terminal decline after experiencing arguably its darkest phase in a year marked by severe administrative crisis, court hearings, financial issues, absence of domestic leagues, and a steep decline in performance of the senior men's team.
SC-appointed Justice Rao recommends striking balance between AIFF autonomy and bidders' interests
At a time when Indian football is staring at unprecedented uncertainty with its domestic season in limbo, the Asian Football Confederation on Wednesday delivered a triple blow to the country's top club
Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri appears poised to extend his iconic association with Bengaluru FC, as the club dropped a teaser video hinting at a new deal for the 41-year-old.
The All-India Football Federation has formed a three-member committee, headed by former judge Justice L Nageswara Rao, to oversee the entire tender process for selecting its new commercial partner, as per a directive from the Supreme Court.
Current situation risks rendering ongoing operations untenable: ISL clubs to AIFF
India have slumped to 142 in the FIFA rankings -- their lowest in nearly a decade.
10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"
ISL, I-League clubs to meet Sports Minister after talks with AIFF chief Chaubey fail to end deadlock
All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Friday said the governing body has been working in a "dedicated" manner to start this season's Indian Super League (ISL), currently on hold due to uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL).
SC directs Nageswara Rao to oversee selection of new commercial partner of AIFF
AIFF invites bids from consulting firms to manage process of awarding commercial rights.
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on issues pertaining to the renewal of the master rights agreement, which is necessary for holding Indian Super League (ISL) football matches this season.
ISL Imbroglio: AIFF calls for meeting between legal counsels of federation and clubs
No headway in meeting between AIFF and FSDL
Following a directive from the Supreme Court, the AIFF has been asked not to negotiate new terms of the MRA with FSDL, the apex governing body's commercial partner running the ISL, until a final judgment is delivered in the AIFF draft constitution case.
2018-19 ISL champions Bengaluru FC said they had taken the decision "in view of the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League season."
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament's organisers.
AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns
Indian club football appeared to be in complete crisis as Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday suspended their operations in view of the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL), days after Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC decided to stop paying salaries to their first-team players and staff.
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