The incident has drawn attention to the considerable challenges faced by professional football clubs in India. Kerala Blasters FC narrowly avoided a major disruption ahead of their first home fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 against Mumbai City FC after an intense standoff with the. KOCHI: The standoff between Kerala Blasters FC and the GCDA over rent has been resolved, clearing the decks for the club’s continued use of the.