The regional arm of the Asia/Oceania of the Global Football Players’ Union FIFPRO expressed its concern about the continuous impasse with regard to the future of the best domestic competition in India.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), which runs the Indian Super League, have been in Loggerheads for months and have not agreed after December 2025, so that the competition of this season is suspended indefinitely.
«The lack of clarity for players in the Indian Super League (ISL) season 2025/26, which results from a dispute about the organization and the board of the competition that led to the indefinite suspension, has a significant impact on their livelihood, career and well -being,» FIFPRO Asia/Oceania said in a statement.
«Players are subject to one -sided and illegal suspensions of their employment contracts until further notice. These actions represent a direct violation of the employment rights of the players and cause considerable need,» it added.
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Chennaiyin FC and Bengaluru FC are among the top clubs that have temporarily suspended their activities in the first team in the midst of uncertainty.
The Supreme Court of India planned a hearing on 22 August after 11 of the 13 ISL clubs have written on the AIFF that they have the real opportunity to close completely ‘if a solution in the competition is not reached quickly.
The players’ union also said that IT and the Football Players Association of India (FPAI) have been in contact with ISL players and have discussed the case with FIFA and the AFC on their behalf.
«FIFPRO ASIA/OCEANIA insists on the AIFF, FSDL and Clube owners to collaborate with the FPAI to: confirm the ISL seasers schedule and determine a clear roadmap for the season to start; and to ensure that clubs continue to meet all contractual obligations for players,» said it.
