Sunil Chhetri Salary Suspended By Bengaluru FC Amid ISL Uncertainty

Bengaluru FC announced that they will be suspending player salaries

Indian Super League (ISL) club Bengaluru FC announced that they will be suspending player salaries due to the growing uncertainty over the domestic season. BFC took to social media to announce that they will stop paying their players and support staff for the time being as the future of ISL remains uncertain.

This season’s Indian Super League (ISL) hit an unexpected pause following a clash between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Now, in a bid to steady the ship, the AIFF is set to meet with CEOs from eight ISL clubs, after the clubs collectively raised serious concerns about the “current status and direction” of Indian football.

“In view of the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League season, Bengaluru Football Club has taken what is a very difficult decision of indefinitely suspending the salaries of players and staff belonging to the First Team. Running and sustaining a football club in India has always been an uphill climb, one that we have put everything aside and made, season after season,” BFC said in a statement.

AIFF on Monday announced that a meeting has been scheduled with CEOs from eight Indian Super League (ISL) clubs

Amid the ongoing issue, AIFF on Monday announced that a meeting has been scheduled with CEOs from eight Indian Super League (ISL) clubs for Thursday in the national capital to discuss the matter with the nation’s top-tier football tournament.

“However, the lack of clarity on the League’s future leaves us with no choice but to take this step. The future and well-being of our players, staff, and their families is of utmost importance to us, and we are in touch with them as we wait for a resolution,” the statement added.

Bengaluru FC urged the AIFF and FSFL to take a prompt decision and end the impasse quickly.

The current decision has resulted in the salaries of captain Sunil Chhetri, other players and staff members being suspended. However, the club confirmed that the youth teams will remain unaffected by this decision. Bengaluru FC urged the AIFF and FSFL to take a prompt decision and end the impasse quickly.

“The Club remains committed to growing and developing the sport and our operations with our youth teams – men and women – and BFC Soccer Schools remain unaffected by this decision. We urge the AIFF and FSDL to end this impasse swiftly. The uncertainty benefits no one, and a prompt resolution is vital for the future of Indian football,” the statement concluded.

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