FC Goa booked their place in a third AIFF Super Cup final after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mumbai City FC in an intense semi-final clash at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

The ISL Master Rights Agreement deadlock has reached the Supreme Court, with Justices directing AIFF and FSDL to work out a solution before August 28, 2025. From joint club warnings to financial turmoil and constitutional reforms, the standoff could reshape the governance and future of Indian football.

The AIFF convened a meeting with ISL clubs and FSDL representatives on August 7 to outline the 2025–26 season structure. A key proposal was hosting the Super Cup before the ISL, ensuring season completion by May 31 and preserving AFC competition eligibility.

From playing opposite his home to scoring in the Indian Super League, Vinith Venkatesh is living every Bengaluru boy’s dream. In this exclusive with Pixel Sports, he reflects on his journey, the support of fans and family, lessons from Sunil Chhetri, and his goal of representing India.

“Everybody in the Indian football ecosystem is worried, hurt, scared about the uncertainty we are faced with. But we’ll ride this storm together,” said Sunil Chhetri, as he urged players, staff, and fans to stay united and hopeful amid the ISL standstill.

The 2025 Durand Cup kicks off on July 23 with East Bengal FC facing South United FC in Kolkata. Full fixture list, knockout dates, and team details released as India’s oldest tournament returns.