India, Feb. 13 -- "We are trying to get six weeks of pre-season work into three." Sharing his experience with Jamshedpur FC where he is back on a two-season deal, Owen Coyle was speaking for most Indian Super League (ISL) teams. "But the good thing is that football starts to get played again." This time, Coyle, 59, was speaking for everyone connected with India's top tier: players, staff, fans and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). "Can't wait," said Mohun Bagan Super Giant's Dimitrios Petratos.

Problems remain. Hours before kick-off, all 14 participating clubs wrote to All India Football Federation (AIFF) seeking suspension of the interim committee formed to run the league while stating that all decisions be taken by absolute maj...