Indian Football at a Crossroads: The IFPL Proposal and the Battle for League Control
Indian football stands at a defining juncture, with competing visions threatening to reshape or further destabilize the domestic game. On December 19, 2025, nine I-League clubs unveiled an ambitious blueprint for a unified top-tier competition titled the Indian Football Premier League (IFPL). The proposal, however, was swiftly rejected by the All India Football Federation (AIFF),…
