The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is considering changes to India’s football structure, including a shift to a club-led Indian Super League (ISL) model and a potential change to its own name. According to reports, AIFF has deferred a decision on the proposed club-led ISL framework to next week rather than concluding it immediately. The federation is also weighing the possibility of renaming itself “Football Federation of Bharat.”
The reports link the discussions to the upcoming ISL schedule, with the league set to start on September 4. While the exact scope of the proposed club-led model and the timing of any final decision were not detailed in the accounts, the deferral indicates AIFF is still reviewing options and deliberating internally or with stakeholders before confirming next steps. No final decision on either the governance model or the name change is reported at this time.
