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HT Kick Off: Why AIFF, clubs need to keep talking

January 23, 2026

It was only after the league paused that the meetings began. Since then, a number of them have taken place, including one with a committee appointed by AIFF to find out how the league can be started, and letters exchanged, some angry, others apprehensive. But though it often looked like talks would break down, they didn’t.

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey (centre) and federation vice-president N A Haris at the first meeting between the federation and ISL clubs on August 7 last year. (Right) FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur at the same meeting

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Though it looked like some clubs might pull out, they didn’t.
AIFF and the clubs deserve credit for this but they should not forget that this is just the beginning.

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