A source said the AFC was not keen on recognising the Indian Super League as the country's premier domestic league as it is "against a privately-managed tournament undermining the top division league".
The AFC is also learnt to have denied AFC Cup playoff spot to ISL as
it is still neither the top division league of India nor the premier
tournament.
Interesting to see what BFC does now. All this might hamper their focus on AFC Cup campaign. They will have to start pre-season by 1st August. So barely 50 days to sign new players, renew contracts and all that
For the short term roadmap, the stakeholders will meet again within a period of 7-10 days. FPAI press release states. MB wants AIFF to call a meeting on 12th June.
This is to inform that today, 7th June 2017 a meeting of
all Stakeholders of Indian Football was convened by Asian Football
Confederation, Chaired by Mr. Dato Windsor John, General Secretary, AFC at
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In the abovementioned meeting the current scenario of
Indian Football structure was vibrantly discussed. Our Director, Mr. Debashis
Dutta made presentation elaborating the History and Legacy of our club as well
as explained the performance of National Team and also stressing on the
importance of having one league.
The AFC General Secretary and other members present at
the meeting took note of Mr. Dutta’s words and accepted that century old clubs
should be given due respect and diligence. They also agreed that their
contributions and commitment to the game for such a long period cannot be
ignored. There is a need to find a permanent solution, and AIFF along with all
concerned should work collectively to develop India’s Football structure. They
also accepted the idea of having one league covering Pan India. One League
system would enhance the performance of National Team; it would help develop
players and coaches.
AFC urged All India Football Federation to conduct a
meeting with all I-League Clubs to discuss this year's League Structure. AFC
further elaborated that a road map should be made immediately after the
conclusion of the U-17 FIFA WC for next year league structure.
We have requested AIFF to convene a meeting on Mondy,
12th June 2017 as proposed by AFC to discuss this year's league structure.
Beside the above the slide from AFC presentation is
attached herewith wherein they have chalked out the timeline and task to be
covered to successfully achieve the idea of one league.
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A source said the AFC was not keen on recognising the Indian Super League as the country's premier domestic league as it is "against a privately-managed tournament undermining the top division league".
The AFC is also learnt to have denied AFC Cup playoff spot to ISL as it is still neither the top division league of India nor the premier tournament.
MB press release
Dear All,
This is to inform that today, 7th June 2017 a meeting of all Stakeholders of Indian Football was convened by Asian Football Confederation, Chaired by Mr. Dato Windsor John, General Secretary, AFC at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In the abovementioned meeting the current scenario of Indian Football structure was vibrantly discussed. Our Director, Mr. Debashis Dutta made presentation elaborating the History and Legacy of our club as well as explained the performance of National Team and also stressing on the importance of having one league.
The AFC General Secretary and other members present at the meeting took note of Mr. Dutta’s words and accepted that century old clubs should be given due respect and diligence. They also agreed that their contributions and commitment to the game for such a long period cannot be ignored. There is a need to find a permanent solution, and AIFF along with all concerned should work collectively to develop India’s Football structure. They also accepted the idea of having one league covering Pan India. One League system would enhance the performance of National Team; it would help develop players and coaches.
AFC urged All India Football Federation to conduct a meeting with all I-League Clubs to discuss this year's League Structure. AFC further elaborated that a road map should be made immediately after the conclusion of the U-17 FIFA WC for next year league structure.
We have requested AIFF to convene a meeting on Mondy, 12th June 2017 as proposed by AFC to discuss this year's league structure.
Beside the above the slide from AFC presentation is attached herewith wherein they have chalked out the timeline and task to be covered to successfully achieve the idea of one league.
Warm Regards
Imran Khan
Media Manager
Mohun Bagan