Mohun Bagan Refuses to Travel to Iran for AFC Match Over Security Concerns

The Indian soccer team cites escalating regional tensions and safety fears, risking fines and bans from the Asian Football Confederation.

Mohun Bagan Super Giants decided not to travel to Iran for their scheduled AFC Champions League Two match against Tractor SC.
The decision follows recent ballistic missile launches by Iran and heightened regional tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah.
The Kolkata club requested the Asian Football Confederation to reschedule the match or move it to a neutral venue.
The AFC acknowledged the request and will refer the matter to the relevant committees for further updates.
Mohun Bagan faces potential fines, forfeiture of the match, and possible bans from future AFC competitions.