However, the newly enforced rule will not impact the current leadership. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey and the existing executive committee remain protected until their term concludes in September 2026, as noted by the Supreme Court earlier while recognising the committee’s legitimacy.

The amendments, aligned with the framework prepared by Justice (Retd) L. Nageswara Rao, were approved during a virtual Special General Meeting. This decision ends a governance battle stretching back to 2017, during which the clauses had been repeatedly deferred.

The Supreme Court had already approved the draft constitution on September 19 and granted four weeks for implementation. With the adoption of these contentious clauses, the AIFF has now brought its constitution fully in line with judicial, FIFA, and AFC requirements.

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The report highlighted why bidders stayed away: minimal representation for commercial partners on the AIFF governing council, an unrealistically high minimum guaranteed payment, limited decision-making powers, and tight restrictions on managing or sub-licensing crucial broadcasting rights.

Rao recommended reducing or restructuring the minimum payment to ease financial pressure while keeping AIFF revenues sustainable. He further urged equal representation for commercial partners, arguing that no bidder would assume major financial and operational risks without real influence.

The current Request for Proposals offered bidders just one seat out of six on the council, with veto power resting with the AIFF — a structure described as a major red flag.

With the existing FSDL agreement expiring on December 8 and some clubs already pausing operations, the panel stressed urgent reforms to revive the ISL’s commercial future.

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The decisive moment came from Shekh Morsalin, whose composed finish sealed the emotional victory for Bangladesh in front of a roaring home crowd. The result carried immense symbolic weight, reaffirming Bangladesh’s growing competitiveness on the Asian football stage.

For India, however, it was another frustrating night marked by familiar shortcomings. The Blue Tigers produced a disjointed first-half performance, struggling with pressing, build-up play, and defensive structure. Aside from flashes of creativity by Vikram Pratap Singh, India lacked attacking cohesion and repeatedly invited pressure, eventually paying the price.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, defended with remarkable discipline, absorbing India’s attacks and maintaining composure until the final whistle. The win adds pressure on India, who remain winless in their campaign with only Hong Kong left to face. The loss deepens concerns over the team’s direction as qualifying hopes continue to fade.

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