<p>The Indian Super League may be held either in Goa or Kerala while Kolkata is set to host all the I-League matches with likely kick-off in November, as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) seeks to stage both the competitions in a single city in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>.<p>The League Committee of the AIFF, which met virtually on Tuesday, deliberated on the likely venues and dates of the two top leagues in the country.</p>.<p>"FSDL (ISL organisers) is in conversation with authorities in Kerala and Goa to explore possibilities of hosting ISL season in one state," a release said following the League Committee meeting chaired by AIFF senior vice-president Subrata Dutta.</p>.<p>"The Committee tentatively decided to host the 2020-21 Hero I-League at Kolkata provided the State Association obtains the necessary approval in writing from the State Government."</p>.<p>The Committee deliberated at length on the dates for the kick-off of various youth league competitions and unanimously felt that a final decision on the venues and dates would be taken soon in accordance with government guidelines pertaining to operational and medical aspects.</p>.<p>Regarding the second division league, the Committee tentatively proposed a kick-off in the third week of September, taking into consideration the transfer window, which would end on October 20. A decision on this will be taken on August 14.</p>.<p>Regarding the AIFF Academy Accreditation, the Committee decided to be lenient and go by last year's ratings given to the 84 clubs who had participated in the last edition.</p>.<p>But with regard to the 50 new applicants, the Committee decided to have an inspection.</p>.<p>"This is a one-off case and from 2021-22, there would be physical inspections by the relevant authorities," the AIFF said.</p>.<p>"In respect to the club licensing criteria, the AIFF are in talks with the Asian Football Confederation for certain exemptions to the Hero ISL and Hero I-League clubs in view of the prevalent pandemic situation."</p>.<p>Furthermore, the planned Futsal league which was to be organised in the first-week of September may be postponed to a later date.</p>.<p>The AIFF said it doesn't want the inaugural edition to be played behind closed doors and thus it is currently looking at a later window for the competition.</p>
<p>The Indian Super League may be held either in Goa or Kerala while Kolkata is set to host all the I-League matches with likely kick-off in November, as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) seeks to stage both the competitions in a single city in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>.<p>The League Committee of the AIFF, which met virtually on Tuesday, deliberated on the likely venues and dates of the two top leagues in the country.</p>.<p>"FSDL (ISL organisers) is in conversation with authorities in Kerala and Goa to explore possibilities of hosting ISL season in one state," a release said following the League Committee meeting chaired by AIFF senior vice-president Subrata Dutta.</p>.<p>"The Committee tentatively decided to host the 2020-21 Hero I-League at Kolkata provided the State Association obtains the necessary approval in writing from the State Government."</p>.<p>The Committee deliberated at length on the dates for the kick-off of various youth league competitions and unanimously felt that a final decision on the venues and dates would be taken soon in accordance with government guidelines pertaining to operational and medical aspects.</p>.<p>Regarding the second division league, the Committee tentatively proposed a kick-off in the third week of September, taking into consideration the transfer window, which would end on October 20. A decision on this will be taken on August 14.</p>.<p>Regarding the AIFF Academy Accreditation, the Committee decided to be lenient and go by last year's ratings given to the 84 clubs who had participated in the last edition.</p>.<p>But with regard to the 50 new applicants, the Committee decided to have an inspection.</p>.<p>"This is a one-off case and from 2021-22, there would be physical inspections by the relevant authorities," the AIFF said.</p>.<p>"In respect to the club licensing criteria, the AIFF are in talks with the Asian Football Confederation for certain exemptions to the Hero ISL and Hero I-League clubs in view of the prevalent pandemic situation."</p>.<p>Furthermore, the planned Futsal league which was to be organised in the first-week of September may be postponed to a later date.</p>.<p>The AIFF said it doesn't want the inaugural edition to be played behind closed doors and thus it is currently looking at a later window for the competition.</p>