The participating clubs in the country’s top-tier football league will not pay franchisee fee from this edition onwards and the incoming commercial partner of the national federation will have to provide “video support system” during matches starting this season, according to the Request for Proposal (RFP) document.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday issued the RFP, inviting bids to award the right to monetise the commercial rights of the top-tier league for the next 15 years. The deadline of submission of bids is November 5 while bidders can seek clarifications till October 21. The bids will be opened on November 11.

Only companies with a net worth of minimum Rs 250 crore can bid for an annual minimum guarantee of Rs 37.5 crore to the AIFF.

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