The Centre told the Supreme Court it will intervene to ensure the Indian Super League is held after AIFF failed to attract bids for commercial rights. The court-appointed committee suggested balancing AIFF’s authority with bidders’ interests. Hearing resumes in two weeks

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that it will intervene to ensure the country’s top-tier football competition — the Indian Super League (ISL) — is held and players are not put to any disadvantage.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) had said on November 7 that it did not receive any bid for the commercial rights of the ISL, marking another setback for Indian football as the submission deadline closed.

In a report to the apex court after the unsuccessful tender process, the court-appointed com

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