The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has sought clarificaton from Quess East Bengal FC regarding the ownership structure of the club.
East Bengal are currently registered as Quess East Bengal FC since 2018 with the Indian FA but the Red and Golds are likely to part ways with their Bengaluru-based investors Quess Corp post-May 31, 2020.
Quess Corp and East Bengal had started a joint venture named Quess East Bengal FC wherein the former owned 70 per cent of the rights while the rest being with the club. The new entity was transferred all the sporting rights including the right to participate in the I-League.