The All India Football Federation's General Body has empowered its Executive Committee to finalize a commercial rights deal, with bids from FanCode and Genius Sports. The AIFF favors UK-based Genius Sports, offering Rs 64.4 crore annually. ISL clubs have expressed concerns and requested no binding decision be made.
Indian Super League clubs have asked the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to postpone a decision on long-term commercial rights, citing a lack of financial clarity and safeguards for clubs. They propose a club-led model with Genius Sports as a data partner, contrasting with AIFF's preference for a 15-20 year deal with the UK firm.
Indian Super League clubs and the AIFF failed to agree on a club-led model, with 13 of 14 clubs expressing deep concern over future commitment. AIFF plans to negotiate a commercial rights deal with Genius Sports, potentially earning Rs 26 crore annually, while clubs threaten legal action and consider shutting down.
13 ISL clubs propose retaining commercialisation responsibilities, sharing ISL entity ownership (90% clubs, 10% AIFF), and reduced payment to Genius Sports, currently bidding Rs 64 crore/year for 20 years.
Indian Super League clubs face financial uncertainty and potential closure due to disputes with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) over commercial rights, with proposed entry fees and unclear revenue structures exacerbating the crisis.
ISL clubs, excluding East Bengal, propose a club-led model to run the Indian Super League, handling operations and commercial responsibilities, with Genius Sports as a limited technology partner.
