India, July 31 -- Jamshedpur FC, winners of the league shield in 2021-22, pulled out the Indian Super League (ISL). The announcement came on Friday evening but the club's position had been uncertain for some time. Jamshedpur FC joined the ISL in 2017-18 and are the first team to disband.

The decision by a club backed by the Tatas could make it difficult for the ISL to secure broadcast partners and sponsors for 2026-27.

"Jamshedpur FC would like to confirm that it will not be participating in ISL from 2026-27 onwards," the club posted on X. No reason was cited. A club official said the Tata Group has always been involved in the development side of the sport. "An exception was made in 2017 because it was felt that football needed our pres...