India faces world football ban for second time in three years

India could be banned from world football for the second time in three years after FIFA and the Asian governing body demanded it implement a new constitution by October 30...
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India could face a second global football ban in three years if it fails to implement a new constitution by October 30, as demanded by FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). This potential suspension would bar Indian national teams and clubs from all international competitions.
- FIFA previously suspended India in August 2022 due to third-party influence.
- The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president is Kalyan Chaubey.
- The AIFF constitution has been awaiting a decision in India's Supreme Court since 2017.
- The Indian Super League (ISL), India's top-flight club football, is currently facing disarray and delayed kickoff.
- A rights agreement between the AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited, which runs the ISL, ends on December 8 and needs renewal.
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