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AIFF Eyes Club-Led ISL Model and a New Name: 'Football Federation of Bharat'
Times of India·Saturday, 20 June 2026
The All India Football Federation has deferred a decision on a proposed club-led ISL model to next week, while also considering changing its name to Football Federation of Bharat. The ISL season is scheduled to begin on September 4. No final decisions have been announced yet.
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Any structural change to Indian football's top league directly affects clubs, players, and fans — a club-led model could reshape how the ISL is run and funded.
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