Implementing the ‘3+1’ foreigners rule in the Indian leagues has been a raging debate of late. Former East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan gave his opinion on the rule, with the I-League set to implement the same.
The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Executive Committee recently implemented the ‘3+1’ rule in the I-League from the upcoming 2020-21 season. With regards to ISL, the AIFF President Praful Patel recommended that the foreigners rule has to be changed to conform with the AFC standards (3+1 rule). However, he did allow them a bit of leeway and has asked Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) to come up with a plan for foreigners in the next couple of months so that it can be implemented in the 2021-22 season.