New Delhi: Indian Super League clubs on Thursday requested Amicus Curiae to seek the Supreme Court’s permission to begin processes related to organisation of leagues, apart from speedy pronouncement of judgement to set in motion the football calendar that has come to a “standstill across the pyramid”.

Following a Court directive on April 30, the All India Football Federation’s contract renewal negotiations with marketing partners (FSDL) were halted, leading to the ISL, scheduled to run from September to April, getting postponed indefinitely.

Multiple clubs subsequently suspended their first-team operations and unilaterally terminated contracts, which world players union FIFPRO deemed “unlawful” and sought attention of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation.

Consequences of the impasse have been manifold, including impact on club’s revenues, livelihoods, preparations of the national team and regulatory risks.

Last Monday, Amicus Curiae had pointed out the deadlock arising from the injunction and urged the Court to provide fresh directives for the sake of livelihood of all associated with the ecosystem.

The Court set a Friday date to hear the matter again, before which 11 ISL clubs,........

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