‘Force Majeure Pause’: Odisha FC Suspends Players, Staff Contracts Amid ISL 2025/26 Limbo | Football News

‘Force Majeure Pause’: Odisha FC Suspends Players, Staff Contracts Amid ISL 2025/26 Limbo | Football News

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The Bhubaneshwar-based side cited the pause amid the uncertainty surrounding the continuation of the top-flight league as a force majeure event beyond their control.

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Indian Super League side Odisha FC suspended all player and staff contracts from the 5th of August 2025 amid the uncertainty surrounding the continuation of the nation’s top-flight football league.

The parent company of the club, Delhi Soccer Private Limited, cited the pause as a force majeure event beyond the control of the Bhubaneshwar-based side.

The club statement added that the measure was in light of the indefinite postponement of the league amid the standoff between FSDL and AIFF, and added that the side would not stand on ceremony if players sought opportunities elsewhere.

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The unresolved matter over the Master Rights Agreement between the FSDL and the AIFF is the fulcrum reason for the halt of the league as the AIFF has been barred from entering into any new agreements by the Supreme Court a it waits to rule on the AIFF draft constitution case.

“As you may be aware, the commencement of the Indian Super League (“ISL”) 2025-26 season has been indefinitely suspended due to the inability of Football Sports Development Limited (“FSDL”) and the All India Football Federation (“AIFF”) to reach an agreement on the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (“MRA”),” OFC’S letter read.

“This unfortunate development has placed Odisha FC in an extremely challenging position, arising from circumstances that are entirely beyond the Club’s control and unforeseeable in nature—akin to a force majeure event, “ the club added.

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“After careful and thorough consideration, and in alignment with the evolving situation, the Club has arrived at a difficult decision and is proposing to place your engagement with the Club under suspension with effect from 5th August, 2025. Please be assured that this decision has not been taken lightly and is being made on a bona fide basis, in the best interest of the Club and its stakeholders,” the club added.

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