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    Durand Cup 2025 returns with prize money boost, new venues — but amid ISL uncertainty
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    Durand Cup 2025 Returns With Prize Money Boost, New Venues — But Amid ISL Uncertainty

    By IANS News July 17, 2025 • 21:14 PM View: 465
    The Durand Cup Organising Committee: Asia’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, is all set to kick off on July 23 with a significant increase in prize money, fresh venues, and expanded international presence. But while the tournament is poised for another vibrant edition, its build-up has been clouded by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Indian club football — particularly the Indian Super League (ISL).

    The Durand Cup Organising Committee on Thursday confirmed that only six ISL clubs — Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Mohammedan Sporting, Jamshedpur FC, Punjab FC, and defending champions NorthEast United FC — will take part this year, down sharply from 12 last season.

    This contraction comes amid a standoff between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) over the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement — a deadlock that has left the ISL’s 2025–26 season “on hold.” The resulting uncertainty has made clubs hesitant about planning their rosters, training schedules, and off-season tournament commitments, including the Durand Cup.

    TAGS Durand Cup Indian Super League Durand Cup Organising Committee Mohun Bagan East Bengal Mohammedan Sporting Jamshedpur FC Punjab FC NorthEast United FC Football Sports Development Limited All India Football Federation Master Rights
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