John Abraham, owner of Northeast United FC, posted a message on Sunday that appeared to aim at the sport’s governing establishment, as the Indian Super League remains suspended. The ISL has been in limbo since July, with the 2025–26 season yet to kick off. In a joint Instagram video, Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sandesh Jhingan, joined by international players, made a call for FIFA to intervene. “It’s January and we should be on your screens as part of a competitive football game in the Indian Super League,” Gurpreet said. They alleged that the “Indian football government” had failed to fulfil its responsibilities and cautioned that the sport was staring at “permanent paralysis” unless urgent corrective steps were taken.

Source: The Telegraph January 04, 2026 10:47 UTC