@nir0_ Unfortunately yes but a state with better GSDP can try,Odisha spent ₹20 crore/year for 10 years,football will need 70-80 but can give more return even in case of Asian success.
Odisha govt. has done a remarkable job supporting Indian hockey team and League.
It's time for another state govt. to step forward and provide similar support to revive Indian football & league.
WHY DID JAMSHEDPUR FC QUIT ISL?
The decision of Jamshedpur FC to pull out of the ISL is almost like the final nail in the coffin of Indian football, which has hit an all-time low on every front in the last couple of years.
Consider this:
When the ISL was on the verge of collapse last season, particularly following the departure of AIFF's long-time marketing partners, JFC exhibited remarkable restraint in a situation of total stagnation. While other clubs flexed muscles and made several uncomplimentary remarks publicly against the AIFF, JFC, in all meetings, reaffirmed their commitment to play football.
What did they receive in return? Early this month, when JFC requested the AIFF to provide them some time for paying the first instalment of the participating fee (Rs. 55 lakhs) because of some technical issues, the AIFF Deputy Secretary General M. Satyanarayan wrote them back in a language that was far from being polite.
Here are a few excerpts from the letter written dated July 22, 2026, to JFC, backed by the country’s most respected corporate house:
“….It is therefore a matter of concern that your club has failed to honour mutually agreed timeline for payment of first instalment of your club’s share of the administrative fee.
“….A unilateral departure from commitments mutually accepted by all stakeholders is inconsistent with that understanding and places an unavoidable burden on the AIFF’s planning and financial administration.”
Satyanarayan didn’t stop here. He went further ahead threatening to impose fine on JFC.
He wrote: “Consequently, your club is liable to pay a default charge of INR 1,00,000 (Rupees One lakh only) for each day of default, calculated from 21 July, 2026 until the date of receipt of payment.
“Your club is hereby called upon to remit the outstanding Administrative Fee with the applicable default charges on or before 31 July 2026, which shall be treated as the final opportunity for compliance with payment….”
Now, is it fair to hold Tata Trusts accountable for their decision to quietly withdraw from the ISL?
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