Top India soccer league season in doubt, leaving sport in chaos

Critics blame high player salaries, lack of vision and planning for dire state

Indian national soccer team

India players pose for a team group photo before the match at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar on June 11, 2024. © Reuters

JOHN DUERDEN

SEOUL -- Indian soccer is in disarray, after the organizer of the top league announced a pause to the new season due to begin in September.

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