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ISL Resumes Feb 14 After Clubs' "Tremendous Sacrifice," Says Parth Jindal

The Indian Super League is set to resume on February 14 after Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed all 14 clubs have agreed to participate. Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal expressed gratitude for the minister's intervention while highlighting the "tremendous sacrifice" being asked of clubs to play in the current format. Jindal appealed to players to understand the additional financial burden and share in the sacrifice to prevent clubs from shutting down. The decision follows a report from a coordination committee formed by the All India Football Federation to resolve the league's scheduling.

Key Points: ISL to Resume Feb 14 After Mandaviya Intervention, Says Jindal

  • ISL season confirmed for February 14 start
  • All 14 clubs have agreed to participate
  • Club owners cite significant financial sacrifices
  • Minister Mandaviya emphasizes league's role in player development
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"Tremendous sacrifice from all clubs...": Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal after ISL resumption

Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal thanks Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for confirming ISL resumption, citing club sacrifices and financial burdens.

"Tremendous sacrifice from all clubs is being asked for to play the ISL in its current format. - Parth Jindal"

New Delhi, January 7

Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal thanked Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for his intervention in confirming the resumption of the Indian Super League.

Earlier, on Tuesday, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Indian Super League will start on February 14. Mandaviya has also noted that all 14 clubs have agreed to play the ISL this season.

In a post shared on X, Jindal said that all clubs are sacrificing to play the ISL in its current format. Jindal hopes players will understand the additional financial burden on clubs and agree to make sacrifices."Tremendous sacrifice from all clubs is being asked for to play the ISL in its current format. The repercussions if we don't have a league are very worrying. Would like to take this opportunity to thank the Honourable Sports Minister for his intervention and his proposal. Truly hope the players understand the additional financial burden on the clubs and agree also to sacrifice as we are all in this together," Jindal wrote on X.

"We are in this for the love of football and to see our country play the beautiful game and be good at it @bengalurufc football has been a loss-making proposition for all since I can remember - this year's numbers without the players helping out will force many to shut shop for good," Bengaluru FC owner added.

On Tuesday, Union Sports Minister Mandaviya noted that all 14 clubs have agreed to play in the ISL this season. "We have decided that the ISL will start on February 14, Saturday, and all of our clubs will participate in it," Mansukh Mandaviya told the reporters.

"In the country, football has progressed. In football, the country performs well. Through the League, the country gets good players. With this aim, the ISL league will be held," he added.

Last week, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) held an Emergency Committee meeting and said the dates for the ISL would be announced soon. The Emergency Committee met to consider and acknowledge the report submitted by the AIFF-ISL Coordination Committee.

The Coordination Committee was formed on December 20, 2025, following discussions at the AIFF Executive Committee meeting and the subsequent Annual General Meeting.

The Coordination Committee was tasked with submitting its report to the AIFF Secretariat by January 2, and it duly complied. The AIFF Emergency Committee formally acknowledged the report and recommended that AIFF conduct the League.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While I'm happy the ISL is resuming, I'm concerned about the players being asked to "sacrifice." They are professionals who have short careers. The financial model needs a long-term fix, not just player pay cuts.
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Vikram M
Jindal is right about the love for the game. Bengaluru FC has given us so many memories. But club owners also need to look at better revenue streams. Merchandise, local fan engagement... there are ways. Hope all stakeholders find a middle path.
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Priya S
February 14th - Valentine's Day with football! ❤️⚽ Perfect. Just glad the uncertainty is over. Now hoping for a safe and exciting season. Let's go Blues!
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Rohit P
The minister says football has progressed in the country. True, but the ISL's stop-start nature doesn't help. We need consistency and better planning from AIFF. This last-minute drama every few years is exhausting for fans.
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Karthik V
Sacrifice from all sides is needed, I agree. But transparency is key. If clubs are sharing the financial burden data openly, players and fans will be more understanding. "Shut shop for good" is a scary thought for any fan.

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