NEW DELHI: Twelve Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have urged the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to amend what they call “commercially restrictive” clauses in its constitution during the December 20 Annual General Meeting, warning that Indian football risks collapse without immediate structural changes. In a joint letter signed by all ISL teams except East Bengal the clubs said the AIFF must either support removing the restrictive clauses or make the amendments itself, and then work with the government and clubs to find a suitable commercial partner.

They added that if the AIFF cannot provide a commercially viable framework, the federation should transfer longterm league rights to the clubs. The demand follows an earlier proposal in which clubs suggested forming a consortium to run

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