ISL Future, National Sports Governance Act Take Centre Stage In AFC-AIFF Talks

Senior Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officials, including General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John, held discussions on Friday with the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) top brass on a range of issues including the Indian Super League (ISL) and the National Sports Governance Act in the capital.

The AFC delegation met AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and other office-bearers, with the talks mainly focusing on next season's ISL, the federation's Constitution, and the sports act.

The AIFF officials briefed the AFC delegation on the current structural status of its Constitution and compliance surrounding the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.

"AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John and AFC Deputy General Secretary Mr Vahid Kardany met AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey and Deputy Secretary General Mr Satyanarayan M in New Delhi today," the AIFF tweeted on its official X handle.

The officials also specifically evaluated the upcoming scheduling, guidelines, and roadmap for the next ISL season.

The AIFF said that the AFC assured the national federation of its sustained administrative support, guidance, and assistance on all footballing matters going forward.

"The AFC officials were briefed on the current status of the AIFF Constitution and the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. Discussions also covered the status of the Indian Super League for the upcoming season. The AFC assured the AIFF of their continued support and guidance on all relevant matters," added the AIFF.