India, Aug. 25 -- The uncertainty over the men's Indian football season could end on Thursday. The first meeting in months between All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partners Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) conveyed as much.

"Both parties approached the discussions in a constructive and positive spirit and expressed confidence in arriving at a mutually agreed proposal that will ensure the continued development and progress of football in India," according to an AIFF statement on Monday evening after a long meeting in Bengaluru between top officials of the federation, FSDL and Reliance Industries. Another meeting is likely on Wednesday.

"The joint proposal will be submitted before the Hon'ble Supreme Court...