India, June 27 -- As draft documents go, it is heavy on promise for All India Football Federation (AIFF) and clubs in the Indian Super League (ISL). It pitches alignment with global best practices - and that alone should be why AIFF and clubs must go for it - but then gives another reason: compliance with the new draft constitution.

So, what's not to like? A lot as it turns out. No promotion and relegation in ISL for the next 10 years for one. Apart from what's-in-it-for-us for I-League clubs, it is not in line with what was proposed and accepted in 2019 by Asia's apex body. And since, as part of the proposal, it is AIFF's responsibility to deal with Asian Football Confederation and FIFA, I am guessing the onus will be on the federation ...