Chaubey also expressed surprise at 11 ISL clubs urging it to urgently bring the "current situation" of Indian football to the attention of the Supreme Court, before which a case relating to the constitution of the national federation is pending
Kalyan Chaubey (Pic: X/@IndianFootball)
All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Choubey said that Indian football is going through a crisis.
He also said there's an uncertainty over the Indian Super League (ISL), and a collective effort is needed to overcome it.
"It is true that we are going through crisis for which we are not responsible. Some self-claimed reformers with vested interests have created this situation. I believe, by the grace of God, we will collectively be able to tide over this crisis," Chaubey told PTI in an interview.
Chaubey also expressed surprise at 11 ISL clubs urging it to urgently bring the "current situation" of Indian football to the attention of the Supreme Court, before which a case relating to the constitution of the national federation is pending.
The ISL clubs, in a letter, said that they will have no option but to seek judicial recourse independently if the AIFF does not act on their request. Out of the 13 ISL clubs, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal did not sign the letter.
Speaking on the unexpected action from the clubs, Chaubey said that it could have been avoided.
"This matter was discussed in the meeting (on August 7 in Delhi) with all 13 club CEOs ... therefore, receiving this letter from them within 24 hours was a surprise to us. This mode of communication could have been avoided," he said.
He also expressed confidence towards the development of Indian football and ensured providing match time to the players.
"Anyway, as I said, AIFF will do everything possible for the promotion and development of football, which includes ensuring match time for players," said the 48-year-old.
Further, Kalyan Chaubey dated August 17 as the time after which a the AIFF will seek legal advice.
"In the next few days, we are going to take legal advice. After that, we may meet the clubs again, but that will be after August 17 only".
"This is our third year (more specifically 35 months) of AIFF Executive Committee in office, and for the first time, all club CEOs jointly met us. We welcomed them and discussed five important agendas that require immediate attention," he added.
(With PTI Inputs)
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