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The Brazil friendly highlights Indian football's focus on spectacle over substance. Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia questions the match's timing and purpose. He notes the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup and club shutdowns. Bhutia emphasises the need to address fundamental problems in Indian football. Players echo concerns about priorities and the game's current state.
Mumbai: Tata Steel's decision to withdraw Jamshedpur FC from the Indian Super League has put the spotlight on the league's commercial viability, with media-rights value falling sharply and several major corporate stakeholders either exiting or reconsidering their involvement in Indian football, industry officials said.The ISL's media rights value has fallen from ₹275 crore a year paid by JioStar to ₹8.6 crore offered by FanCode for the 2025-26 season. JioStar had bid ₹5 crore for the property. FanCode and Sony Sports Network broadcast the league after intervention by the sports ministry helped