# East Bengal Salary Crisis: Players and Coach Habas Reportedly Boycott Training Over Two Months of Unpaid Wages

URL: https://technosports.co.in/east-bengal-salary-crisis-players-and-coach/  
Published: 2026-10-15  
Updated: 2026-10-15  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

A club with one of Indian football’s biggest fan bases is facing one of its most serious off-field moments. According to reports, East Bengal’s players and coaching staff have stopped training until they’re paid.

## East Bengal Salary Crisis: The Situation

| Detail | Reported Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Club** | [East Bengal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Bengal_Club) |
| **Issue** | Salaries unpaid for the last two months |
| **Who’s affected** | Several players, including foreign players |
| **Action taken** | Coach Habas and players reportedly boycotted today’s training |
| **Club funds** | Close to ₹4 crore in the bank, reportedly inaccessible due to an ongoing issue |
| **Club’s response** | Working to arrange funds and clear dues today |

## What Is Reportedly Happening?

Several players, foreign players among them, are said to be waiting on two months of pay. Habas and the squad reportedly skipped today’s training session as a protest, and they’re understood to be ready to continue the boycott if the pending payments aren’t cleared.

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## The Money Puzzle

Here’s the confusing part. Sources say the club has close to ₹4 crore in its bank account, but it can’t access or use the funds because of an ongoing issue. The nature of that issue hasn’t been explained in the reports. The club is reportedly trying to arrange the necessary funds separately and clear the salaries by the end of today.

## Why It Matters?

A training boycott by both players and the head coach is a serious step. It shows that the issue has reached the dressing room and that the staff are united. Delayed pay can affect morale, preparation and, if it drags on, the club’s standing with players and the wider football community.

For context, a FIFA rule in effect since 2018 allows a player to terminate a contract if a club fails to pay salaries for two months on the due dates, as noted in earlier Indian coverage of a past East Bengal pay dispute. Whether that is relevant here hasn’t been reported.

## What to Watch Next?

- Whether salaries are cleared today as the club hopes
- Whether training resumes tomorrow
- Any official statement from the club or coaching staff
- Clarity on why the ₹4 crore can’t be used

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## Conclusion

Unpaid wages, a united boycott and funds that can’t be reached: East Bengal’s situation is tense, and fans will be watching for a quick resolution. What do you think the club should do? Tell us in the comments, and keep following [Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/) for updates.

## FAQs

Q1. Why did East Bengal players boycott training?

They reportedly haven’t received salaries for the last two months.

Q2. Does the club have money?

Reports say about ₹4 crore is in the bank but can’t be used because of an ongoing issue.