New Delhi: The future of the Indian Super League (ISL) has plunged into uncertainty, with the twelfth season now facing an indefinite delay after no companies responded to the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) tender for managing the league. Earlier reports had indicated that the new season would commence in December, but with the lack of bidders, the possibility of the league taking place this year appears increasingly slim.

The AIFF had issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on October 16, seeking a new commercial partner to manage all commercial rights of the ISL, including broadcasting and sponsorship deals. The tender stipulated that only companies with assets exceeding Rs 250 crore were eligible to participate, and the annual payment to the AIFF was set at Rs 37.5 crore. While t

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