US EditionFC Goa Players Accept Pay Cut as Foreign Players Continue to Leave ISL
FC Goa’s first-team players and staff accepted salary reductions to support the club through financial difficulties ahead of the Indian Super League season starting Feb 14.
- FC Goa players and staff agreed to a pay cut for the truncated Indian Super League season starting February 14, the club said it was a `selfless` act after difficult discussions.
- Facing internal strain, FC Goa held `honest and difficult conversations` about challenges and said what followed made the club 'incredibly proud' after First Team players and Technical Staff supported the club.
- Foreign players such as Iker Guarrotxena, David Timor, and Borja Herrera chose to leave, while home-grown players Sandesh Jhingan, Udanta Singh, and Boris Singh face limited overseas options and pressure to accept club demands.
- The club said it was `deeply humbled` and `immensely grateful` for the group's unity, and organisers confirmed each club will play 13 matches with the fixture announcement likely next week.
- Following the rights dispute, Football Sports Development Limited terminated the Master Rights Agreement before December 8, 2025, and a failed AIFF tender led 14 clubs to agree to a truncated season of 91 matches.
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‘Selfless act’: FC Goa players, staff agree to salary cut ahead of truncated Indian Super League season
In a statement posted on X, the Goan club said it held “honest and difficult conversations” with the squad and staff amid the ongoing turmoil in Indian football and the uncertainty surrounding the league.
FC Goa players accept pay cut as foreign players continue to leave ISL
ISL club FC Goa said it was 'deeply humbled by this gesture and immensely grateful for the unity, character, and commitment shown by the group' as players agreed to a pay cut for the truncated season.
Times of India
NewsDrumFC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, accept pay cut, says club
FC Goa: The Goan club said in a Thursday night statement on 'X' that it had "honest and difficult conversations" with the players and support staff about the challenges ahead in view of the turmoil in Indian football.
FC Goa Players Agree To Paycuts Amid ISL Logjam, Confirms Club
The Goan club said in a Thursday night statement on 'X' that it had "honest and difficult conversations" with the players and support staff about the challenges ahead in view of the turmoil in Indian football.
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