#5 More than a silverware to play for
With the ISL all but guaranteed an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup spot, teams in the cash-rich league will have more than a silverware and monetary gains to play for. A continental spot is always a matter of prestige, no matter how big or small a club is, and ISL clubs fighting for a place in the AFC Cup will add more bite to the league and consequently, add more substance to the contests.
As ISL clubs have deeper pockets than their I-League counterparts, having them play in AFC competitions will also stand to benefit India’s AFC Member Association (AFC MA) ranking in the future. India is currently 15th in the current AFC MA rankings.
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