The Indian Super League 2014 was the inaugural season of the Indian Super League, a professional football league in India. The league featured eight franchise teams from across India and was organized by the All India Football Federation in partnership with IMG Reliance and Star Sports.
The season kicked off on October 12, 2014, and concluded on December 20, 2014, with Atlético de Kolkata emerging as the champions after defeating Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in the final. The league introduced a new format to Indian football, combining international marquee players with domestic talent.
Each team was required to have a minimum of seven domestic players and could include up to eight international players in their squad. The tournament followed a round-robin format during the league stage, with the top four teams qualifying for the playoffs.
The Indian Super League 2014 successfully attracted significant viewership and attendance, helping to popularize football across the country and providing a platform for local Indian players to showcase their skills alongside experienced international footballers. |
