Summary
Mohun Bagan, an Indian football club, has been banned from Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions for not traveling to Iran for a match, and they must pay over $100,000. They cited safety and insurance concerns for their refusal. The club is considering appealing the AFC's decision.
Key Facts
- Mohun Bagan was removed from AFC competitions until the 2027-28 season.
- They must pay a fine of $50,000 and additional damages totaling $50,729.
- The club's refusal to travel to Iran was due to safety and medical insurance concerns.
- The AFC declared their matches null and void after they didn’t travel.
- Mohun Bagan first asked to move the match to a neutral location, but the request was denied.
- The club has players from countries advising against travel to Iran.
- Mohun Bagan had previously skipped a match in Iran in 2024 due to security issues.
- The club is thinking about challenging the ban.
