Mohun Bagan Removed from AFC Champions League 2 Over Iran Non-Travel
The Indian club faces expulsion after refusing to play in Iran due to security concerns, prompting potential legal action.
- Mohun Bagan Super Giant decided not to travel to Iran for their scheduled match against Tractor FC, citing player safety amid regional tensions.
- The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ruled that Mohun Bagan's failure to appear constitutes a withdrawal from the competition.
- All matches played by Mohun Bagan in the tournament are now nullified, affecting the standings in Group A.
- The club is considering legal action against the AFC's decision, arguing the ruling is one-sided.
- Mohun Bagan had requested the match be rescheduled or moved to a neutral venue, but their appeals were unsuccessful.