Indian super leagues regulations for 2020 21 season

Here are the regulations for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 season:

Team Regulations

  1. Participation: The 11 teams that participated in the 2019-20 season will participate in the 2020-21 season.
  2. Team Ownership: Each team must have a minimum of 51% Indian ownership.
  3. Player Registration: Each team can register a maximum of 30 players, including goalkeepers.
  4. Player Eligibility: Players must meet the eligibility criteria set by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the ISL.

Player Regulations

  1. Foreign Player Quota: Each team can have a maximum of 5 foreign players in their squad.
  2. Indian Player Quota: Each team must have a minimum of 14 Indian players in their squad.
  3. Age Limit: Players must be at least 18 years old to participate in the ISL.
  4. Registration Deadline: The registration deadline for players is August 31, 2020.

Competition Regulations

  1. Format: The ISL will be played in a double-legged round-robin format, followed by playoffs.
  2. Match Schedule: The league will consist of 115 matches, with each team playing 20 matches.
  3. Points System: Teams will earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss.
  4. Playoffs: The top 4 teams will qualify for the playoffs, with the top 2 teams getting a bye to the semifinals.

Disciplinary Regulations

  1. Yellow and Red Cards: The standard FIFA rules will apply for yellow and red cards.
  2. Suspensions: Players who receive a red card will be suspended for the next match.
  3. Fines: Teams can be fined for breaches of discipline, including unsportsmanlike conduct.

Other Regulations

  1. Referees: The ISL will use a panel of international referees for the league.
  2. Video Assistant Referee (VAR): The ISL will use VAR technology to assist referees in making decisions.
  3. Medical Regulations: Teams must have a minimum of 7 players available for each match, including at least 3 goalkeepers.
  4. Travel and Accommodation: Teams must travel and accommodate themselves in accordance with the ISL's travel and accommodation regulations.

These regulations are subject to change, and the ISL may introduce new regulations or modify existing ones as needed.