Indian Super League crisis: A delayed season, wages on hold and widespread fear
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“At first, it was just a short delay to the start of pre-season training. Players at the clubs of the Indian Super League (ISL) were assured that there was nothing to be worried about, just some administrative issues with the country’s top-flight league that needed to be ironed out. It was when another two weeks were added to the delay that concerns started to grow. Communication was minimal. Players were baffled about what the problem was. Eventually, in early July, it was announced that the 2025-26 ISL season was to be put on hold, with no return date in sight. …”
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