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Marcus Mergulhao | TNN

AIFF seeks bids for direct entry into I-League

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PANAJI: With the Indian Super League (ISL) now opening its door to teams qualifying on sporting merit, the I-League could turn out to be an attractive option for corporates looking to break into the top tier of Indian football.

The I-League has had several direct entrants, many of whom have become champions. Bengaluru FC, Gokulam Kerala FC and Minerva Punjab (Punjab FC) won the league twice, while Chennai City FC also finished on top.

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