Bengaluru stops salaries as India’s Super League turmoil deepens
Summary
Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) has stopped paying salaries to players and staff due to uncertainty about the league's future. This follows a pause in contract talks between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partner. Eight ISL clubs plan to meet with AIFF to discuss the league's situation.Key Facts
- Bengaluru FC has paused paying salaries to its first team players and staff.
- The club took this action due to uncertainty about the ISL season.
- Talks between AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) have stalled.
- The Indian Supreme Court asked AIFF not to renew its deal with FSDL until a legal case is resolved.
- Bengaluru FC's youth team payments remain unaffected by the salary suspension.
- Bengaluru FC highlighted the importance of players, staff, and their families during this uncertain time.
- Eight ISL clubs plan to meet with AIFF to discuss the league's future.
- Sunil Chhetri, India's top goalscorer who plays for Bengaluru, shared his concerns about the situation on social media.
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