US EditionMohun Bagan Face Fans’ Ire and Threat of Sanctions After Removal From AFC Champions League Two: ‘Clown Management and Players’
Mohun Bagan withdrew from the AFC Champions League Two after six foreign players declined Iran travel due to safety advisories, risking disqualification, officials said.
- AFC confirmed on Tuesday that Mohun Bagan Super Giant are `considered to have withdrawn` after failing to report to Isfahan for their Group C match against Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC on September 30, 2025.
- The club said on Saturday that six foreign players declined to travel following advisories from their respective countries, prompting withdrawal from the September 30, 2025 match in Iran.
- Players and staff were scheduled to fly on Sunday with e-visas but did not depart after a team meeting led to a collective decision, and the club has approached the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- The ruling risks heavy sanctions and could jeopardise Indian clubs' future participation as AFC cancelled Mohun Bagan Super Giant's previous match under Article 5.6 and referred the matter to the Asian Football Confederation Committee.
- This is a repeat of last season when Mohun Bagan Super Giant was deemed withdrawn after refusing to travel to face Tractor SC of Tabriz, drawing sharp criticism from fans on social media.
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Mohun Bagan face fans’ ire and threat of sanctions after removal from AFC Champions League Two: ‘Clown management and players’
Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been kicked out of the AFC Champions League Two for a second consecutive season and face the threat of sanctions after refusing to travel to Iran.
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NewsDrumAFC considers Mohun Bagan 'withdrawn' from Champions League 2 after refusal to play in Iran
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 30 (PTI) Mohun Bagan SC were on Tuesday “considered to have withdrawn” from the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two competition by the continental body after the top Indian club’s failure to report in Iran for their match against Isfahan. Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant told PTI on Saturday […]
AFC considers Mohun Bagan ‘withdrawn’ from Champions League 2 after refusal to play in Iran
Mohun Bagan SG was “considered to have withdrawn” from the AFC Champions League Two competition by the continental body after the club failed to report in Iran for its match against Isfahan.
Mohun Bagan withdraw from ACL 2 as foreign players refuse to travel to Iran: Report
Mohun Bagan has withdrawn from the AFC Champions League 2 after six foreign players refused to travel to Iran due to safety concerns. The club has approached the Court of Arbitration for Sport seeking a fair resolution amid potential sanctions.
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