As Indian football faces uncertainty, 148 top-tier players, including captain Sandesh Jhingan, will be out of contract on May 31 with no renewal discussions. With negotiations stalled between clubs and the AIFF over the commercial partner, there’s no clear roadmap for next season. Players and staff fear job losses with clubs seriously contemplating closing down. As Indian football faces uncertainty, 148 top-tier players, including captain Sandesh Jhingan, will be out of contract on May 31 with no renewal discussions. With negotiations stalled between clubs and the AIFF over the commercial partner, there’s no clear roadmap for next season. Players and staff fear job losses with clubs seriously contemplating closing down.
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