Indian Footballers Face Salary Cuts as ISL Struggles; FC Goa Players Accept Reductions
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News18•16-01-2026, 14:12
Indian Footballers Face Salary Cuts as ISL Struggles; FC Goa Players Accept Reductions
- •Indian Super League (ISL) faces financial difficulties, leading to delayed season start and player salary cuts.
- •FC Goa players and staff, including captain Sandesh Jhingan, accepted salary reductions for the upcoming season.
- •FC Goa described the players' decision as 'selfless' amid 'turmoil in Indian football'.
- •Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal also appealed to players for 'sacrifice' due to financial burdens, hinting at salary cuts.
- •Foreign players are leaving ISL clubs, with several Spanish and Japanese players departing in recent days.
Why It Matters: Indian football's ISL is in decline, forcing players to accept salary cuts due to financial woes.
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