Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Mohun Bagan Faces Sanctions, Fan Backlash After AFC Exit
Mohun Bagan, an Indian soccer team, was kicked out of a big Asian tournament.
This happened because they refused to play a game in Iran.
Some players did not want to go to Iran because their countries told them not to.
The AFC is the organization running the tournament and says the team broke the rules.
The team could now get fined or be banned from future games.
Fans are unhappy and criticizing the team.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) was removed from AFC Champions League Two for a second consecutive season.
The AFC confirmed MBSG's withdrawal after they failed to appear for a match in Iran.
Six foreign players refused to travel to Iran due to advisories from their respective countries.
The AFC stated MBSG is considered withdrawn and the match is null and void.
Fans criticized the club's management and player decisions on social media.
- Who
- Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) and the AFC
- What
- MBSG was removed from AFC Champions League Two, potentially facing penalties.
- When
- September 30, 2025
- Where
- Isfahan, Iran
- Why
- MBSG did not travel due to player concerns and advisories.
Fans' Perspective
Mohun Bagan Management
Travel to Iran
Fans' Perspective
Fans criticized players' reluctance to travel, especially after past incidents.
Mohun Bagan Management
Mohun Bagan players did not travel to Iran citing safety concerns and following their countries' advisories.
Management decisions
Fans' Perspective
Fans aimed at the management for the same outcome year after year.
Mohun Bagan Management
Management is dealing with the implications of player decisions and AFC's regulations.
- Event
- Mohun Bagan removed from AFC Champions League Two
- Governing Body
- Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
- Reason
- Failure to travel to Iran for match
- Match
- Group C fixture against Sepahan SC
- Date
- September 30, 2025
- Player Reason
- Declined travel due to advisories
- Club Action
- Withdrawn from tournament
- Potential Penalties
- Financial penalties & possible ban
Sources
AFC considers Mohun Bagan ‘withdrawn’ from Champions League 2 after refusal to play in Iran
Mohun Bagan Super Giant 'Considered To Have Withdrawn' From AFC Champions League Two
Mohun Bagan 'withdrawn' from Champions League 2 after refusal to play in Iran
What consequences await Mohun Bagan after AFC axes club for refusing to play in Iran against Sepahan SC?