New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Last season was one of change in Indian football, especially for its second division club league. After being known as the I-League for nearly two decades, it was rebranded as the Indian Football League (IFL) by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), hoping the new name would play a positive role in lifting its fast diminishing brand value. Despite the name change, the IFL could retain the on-and off-field intrigue that made the I-League famous. Even before the 2026-27 season kicks off on October 30, the league has drawn attention, with all 11 participating teams also contributing financially towards its organisation. After last season's truncated single-leg format, following a prolonged contractual dispute involv...