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Igor Stimac is very pleased with the AIFF's decision to reduce the number of foreigners in the ISL and the I-League and feels giving youngsters more playing time is the only way of attaining an equal footing with other successful Asian football teams. Till now, five foreigners were allowed per team.

Iain Hume feels that the Indian Super League is a baby compared to other leagues compared to others in the world and needs time to establish itself. The Canadian was awarded the Hero of the league in the first edition of the ISL, back in 2014, and was part of ATK's league winning side in 2016.

Sandesh Jhinghan not only feels that the ISL has revolutionized Indian football, but people have also started taking an active interest in the sport after its inception, in 2014. The league has been credited for the constant supply of players to the national side in the past few years.

Former Indian footballer Gourmangi Singh has stated that the players in the Indian Super League should feel secure as they do not have to worry about their contracts. The Manipuri was a regular in the national football side during his prime, having made 71 appearances donning the blue jerseys.