The global soccer players' union on Tuesday called on India to swiftly revive its top-tier competition, saying the "escalating uncertainty" was affecting the livelihoods of national players and staff.
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Global soccer players' union urges India to revive top league
The fate of the Indian Super League, which is usually played between September and April, hangs by a thread.
The Japan TimesFormer FIFA president Sepp Blatter once called India a "sleeping giant" of soccer, but the sport is mired in fresh crisis in the country and faces problems from the top down to grassroots.
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Indian soccer 'hurt, scared' as domestic game hits fresh low
The men's national team is without a coach and the Indian Super League is in danger of collapsing over a dispute between the federation and its commercial partner.
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The Decline of the Indian Super League - Anshu Anand
Explore the reasons behind the decline in attendance and popularity of the Indian Super League over the years, despite its successful launch.
Anshu Anand