Indian Super League (ISL) clubs and captains are expressing growing concern over the delayed start of the 2025-26 season, with the AIFF yet to announce a date. Players have appealed to FIFA and FIFPro for intervention. Odisha FC defender Carlos Delgado highlighted that AIFF officials had assured captains in November that the league would proceed, but crucial details like costs, venues, and AFC spots remain unclear, jeopardizing the entire Indian football ecosystem.