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FSDL confirms 9-month calendar for Indian football season

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May 26, 2022 18:05

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MUMBAI: Indian football will return to normalcy from next season with a nine-month calendar. The scheduling will reportedly include two Cup competitions and a longer Indian Super League.

According to a report by the Times of India, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), organisers of the Indian Super League (ISL), have informed club CEOs that the football calendar will be expanded from next season to accommodate Durand Cup (pre-season) and Super Cup (post-season). Additionally, ISL will feature more weekend-centric matches to boost viewership and attendance.

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