Sports Minister backs club-led ISL model over AIFF's preferred Genius Sports framework
The Indian Sports Minister has endorsed a club-led financial model for the Indian Super League (ISL) over the AIFF's proposed Genius Sports framework. The new agreement secures higher fixed annual fees for the federation and aims to resolve long-standing commercial disputes.
Why it matters
This decision impacts the governance and financial sustainability of professional football in India, a rapidly growing sports market.
Set As Preferred Source From fan to founder, shaping Indian sports media with Khel Now. Published at : June 8, 2026 at 8:07 PM Modified at : June 8, 2026 at 9:51 PM 2 ISL clubs to pay AIFF ₹15.4 crore annually under new structure; Praful Patel plays key role in breakthrough talks The deadlock surrounding the future of the Indian Super League (ISL) appears to have finally moved towards a resolution.
The article provides a balanced overview of the negotiation process and the financial implications for the stakeholders involved.
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