Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court on Friday that the Union Government would step in to ensure that the delayed Indian Super League (ISL) is held without placing players at any disadvantage, in light of the failed tender for All India Football Federation's (AIFF) new commercial partner.

“ The Minister is aware of the concern. He assured me the ISL must be held. How it is to be held, what sponsors, who will finance etc. can be left to the government. Government will intervene to ensure that ISL is held and our players are not put to any disadvantage ”, he said.

Responding to the Court's concern over government interference, Mehta said the government would intervene only to ensure that players were not put at a disadvantage.

“ Otherwise we have no role. Ultimate bene

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