How will Indian football survive now? (PC-PTI)
India’s famous footballers Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sunil Chhetri and Sandesh Jhingan have shared a special video message in view of the ongoing crisis in Indian football. In this video message, all three have appealed to FIFA to intervene in this matter. In a video message and social media post released on January 2, these players and many other ISL (Indian Super League) stars openly expressed their displeasure over the failure of the Indian Football Association (AIFF) and said that now Indian football is going to be paralyzed forever. These players want the biggest football organization to come forward to save the future of Indian football.
Indian football stars made a video
Indian team goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said that we all are scared, we are disappointed. He said, ‘It’s January, we should be on your screens playing competitive football in the ISL, but instead, we are forced by fear and despair to say something that everyone knows. Sandesh Jhingan said, ‘We are full of fear and despair. Indian football is now moving towards paralysis. Sunil Chhetri said, ‘Players, staff, owners and fans need clarity, security and most importantly a future. Many other big players like Lallianzuala Chhangte, Amrinder Singh, Rahul Bheke, Pritam Kotal, Suresh Wangjam and foreign player Hugo Boumous were also included in this video. He said, ‘This is the last attempt. We appeal to FIFA to do whatever is necessary to save Indian football. Let us play.
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— Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (@GurpreetGK) January 2, 2026
What is the crisis of Indian football?
The Indian Super League season has not started yet. Because of this, the players’ future and career are in danger. He is not getting any salary. AIFF is completely failing in finding new commercial partners. There was no bid to become a partner, due to which the future of the league is in danger.