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East Bengal Players Boycott Training Over Unpaid Salaries Days Before ISL Opener
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News18•15-10-2026, 15:25
East Bengal Players Boycott Training Over Unpaid Salaries Days Before ISL Opener
- •East Bengal footballers boycotted their training session ahead of the Indian Super League opener against Churchill Brothers due to unpaid salaries.
- •Key players like Mohammed Rashid, Anwar Ali, and Edmund Lalrindika participated in the silent protest at the Centre of Excellence in Rajarhat.
- •The club is currently searching for a new investor following Emami's departure, leaving officials to cover expenses out of pocket.
- •Coach Antonio Habas is left with very little time to prepare the team as they are scheduled to leave for Goa on Friday.
- •Club officials have stepped in and are working on a war footing to clear the pending dues and resolve the crisis.
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East Bengal players boycotted their training session due to mounting unpaid salaries and a lack of a new investor following their split with Emami.
East Bengal is scheduled to start their Indian Super League campaign against Churchill Brothers on Sunday, October 18.
Club officials have stepped in and are working on a war footing to clear outstanding salaries, with reports indicating players might receive part of their dues on Thursday.
