12 out of the 14 I-League clubs refused to sign AFC club licensing guidelines unless the All India Football Federation makes I-League a "separate entity".
The All India Football Federation will discuss with I-League clubs the proposed new format of the tournament that is likely to be overhauled on the lines of MLS.
Defending I-League champions Salgaocar, who were on the look out for replacement of injured Elijah Junior, have finally recruited French mid-fielder Maxime Belouet.
Chirag United Kerala came from a goal behind, to put it across Air India 3-1 in the 20th round I-League clash at the Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune on Sunday.
Mohun Bagan rallied from a goal deficit with two late strikes by Odafa Okolie to clinch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mumbai FC and climb to the 2nd spot of the I-League table.
Sukhwinder Singh, who quit as Pailan Arrows TD citing personal reasons,said that one of the reasons for the teams' dismal show was lack of good players.
