AIFF FACES BAN Threat as FIFA, AFC Set October 30 Deadline for Ratisis of Constitution

Indian football is staring at an international ban with the world governing body fifa and the asian football confederation is issuing a Stern Ultimatum to the Embattled AIFF By October 30 or Risk Suspension.

In a hard-Hitting two-page letter on tuesday (August 26, 2025), Addressed to Aiff President Kalyan Chaubey, The Two International Bodies Expressed “Profound CONCERN” At the Federation ‘At the Federation’ Finalise Its Constitution Despite The Matter Being Pending in the Supreme Court Since 2017. The top court is scheduled to take up the matter on Thursday (August 28, 2025).

A Suspension would mean National Teams and Clubs Being Barred from All International Competitions, Besides Throwing INTO Unce here

FIFA and AFC have directed the chaubey-line afff to Secure a “Definitive Order” From the Supreme Court Approving the revised constitution, align it with the mandatory statutes of Fifa and AFC, and AFC, and AFC, and AFC, and AFC, and AFC Next General Body Meeting Before The October 30 deadline.

“Failure to meet this schedule will leave us with no alternative but refer to the relevant fifa decision-making body for considering and decision … Including the possibility of Suspension,” Without any Ambiguity.

The Missive is jointly signed by Fifa Chief Member Association Officer Elkhan Mammadov and Afc Deputy General Secretary (Member Association) Vahid Kardany.

Previous ban

This is not the first time Indian football has decided such an embarrassment.

In August 2022, FIFA Had Suspended India for “Third-Parthy Interference” after a Supreme Court -Pointed Committee of Administors (Coa) TEMPORARILY RAN AFFF.

That ban, imposed when the nation was celebrating its 75th year of independence, was lifted within two weeks after the coa was dislved and Elections WERE HELD Bhaichun Bhutia in a Lopsided Result.

‘Continued Failure to Implement Constitution’

The World Bodies Expressed Concern at the “Continued Failure to Finalise and Implement the Revised Constitution of the All India Football Federation (AFF), A Matter That Has Remaned UNDER CONDER CONSIDERATION SINCE Proceedings before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in 2017. ”

“Despite Repeated Assurances, The Absence of a Clear and Compliant Government Framework has now created an untenable vacuum and legal uncertainies at the heart of Indian Football,” It stated.

Calling it a “prolonged impassse” that has preceded a governance and operational crisis, “The Letter Said:” Clubs and Players Remain Uncertain Regarding the Domestic Calendar. ”

“Commercial Partnerships Beyond December 2025 Remain Unconfirmed, And Essential Functions Relating to Development, Competitions, and Marketing are increasing Compromise.

‘Negative Impact’

Lambasting the Lack of Financial Stability and its “Profoundly negative impact on India’s football ecosystem”, the two body bodies said they are worked about the improid about Clubs Participating in the Indian Super League.

“We have Received Concerning Reports from Fifpro of the Unilateral Termination of Players’ Employment Contracts by Various Clubs, as a Direct Consequence of the CONTESE PASSE, Affecting the Players’ livelihoods and careers, “The Letter Stated.

Accordingly, the aiff has been directed to take three immediative steps by the deadline.

“Secure a definative order from the Supreme Court of India Approving The Revised AIFF Constitution.

“Obtain Formal Ratiification of the AIFF Constitution at the next AIFF General Meeting.” Failure to adhere to this obligation may result in sanctions outlined in the fifa and Afc status, “Including the Possibility of Suspension”.

“A Suspension of the aiff would result in the loss of all of its rights as a fifa and Afc member, as defined in the fifa and Afc states,” It added.

Sc hearing on August 28

The Supreme Court is set to hear the matter related to the master rights agrements between aiff and its commercial partner Football Sports Development Limited on Thursday (age 28, 2025).

The agreement expires on December 8. The fsdl last month put the upcoming season “on hold” Citing Uncerty over mra renewal.

That decision forced at least three clubs to suspend operations or delay salaries, and prompted all 11 isl clubs to warn of an “existential crisis.” On August 22, The Supreme Court Permitd AFF and FSDL to Hold Talks to work out interim measures so that the season can start on time.

Chaubey said the federation would “endeavor to Arrive at mutually agreable measures” with FSDL in Good Faith, while Clubs Presged for An Early Judgment as it Had Paralylle Football Calendar, threatening the survival of players, staff, among others.

Published – August 27, 2025 12:19 pm IST