AFC backs single India national league in 2024-25 to end club turmoil


A waiter walks past a logo of Indian Super League before a news conference during the domestic player auction and draft in Mumbai, India, July 10, 2015. India's most prolific goal-scorer Sunil Chhetri drew the highest bid in Friday's auction and will join former France striker Nicholas Anelka at the Mumbai FC in the second edition of the Indian Super League (ISL). REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India should merge two domestic soccer leagues into one top-tier national championship in the 2024/25 season, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Monday in a bid to end years of turmoil in club football.

The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) plan to merge the franchise-based Indian Super League (ISL) with the I-League has faced major obstacles, leaving fans and stakeholders confused about the future of club football.

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