Bengaluru Football Club (BFC) has announced the indefinite suspension of salaries for its first-team players and support staff as the future of the Indian Super League (ISL) season hangs in the balance. The decision, shared via the club’s official social media channels, comes in response to ongoing disputes between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which have put this year’s ISL on hold.
In a statement, BFC acknowledged the difficulty of the move but cited the “lack of clarity on the League’s future” as leaving them “with no choice but to take this step.” The club emphasized that the well-being of its players, staff, and their families remains a top priority and assured stakeholders that it is maintaining close communication during this period of uncertainty.
All first-team members—including former India captain Sunil Chhetri—will see their salaries paused, though BFC confirmed that its youth academies, women’s teams, and community programs under BFC Soccer Schools will continue operations without disruption.
Calling on both the AIFF and FSDL to resolve their impasse swiftly, Bengaluru FC warned that prolonged uncertainty “benefits no one” and urged a prompt settlement “for the future of Indian football.”
