India, Oct. 16 -- Ten clubs have written to All India Football Federation (AIFF) saying they are concerned at the deadline to appoint commercial partners for the top league being missed. Stating that this amounts to a breach of trust, the clubs have also told AIFF to not take their cooperation for granted.

After pointing out that AIFF and its commercial partners had told the Supreme Court that the selection process would be completed by October 15, the clubs have asked the federation to clarify when the tender documents would be released and the commercial partner selected.

AIFF had called an executive committee meeting on Tuesday to get the bid document approved but that didn't happen, an official said on Thursday. Members said the net...