Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Mohun Bagan Banned for Refusing Iran Match
Mohun Bagan, an Indian football team, was banned from playing in Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions until 2027-28.
They were also fined over $100,000.
This happened because the team refused to play a match in Iran.
They said they didn't go because they weren't sure it was safe and didn't have the right insurance.
The AFC said the team has to pay for the damages and losses caused by not playing.
Mohun Bagan might try to appeal this decision.
They also didn't play a match in Iran last year for similar reasons.
The team has players from countries that advise against traveling to Iran, which added to their concerns.
Mohun Bagan banned from AFC competitions until 2027-28 for refusing to travel to Iran.
Club fined $100,729 for damages and losses incurred by the AFC and Sepahan SC.
Mohun Bagan cited lack of security assurances and medical insurance as reasons for not traveling.
Club had previously refused to travel to Iran for a match in 2024.
Mohun Bagan considering appealing the suspension and may pay the fines.
- Who
- Mohun Bagan Super Giant
- What
- Banned from AFC competitions and fined
- When
- Decision made on Wednesday
- Where
- Iran
- Why
- Refused to travel for security and insurance concerns
Mohun Bagan's Stance
AFC's Stance
Reason for Refusal
Mohun Bagan's Stance
Mohun Bagan cited lack of security assurances and medical insurance as reasons for not traveling to Iran.
AFC's Stance
AFC views the refusal as a breach of competition regulations and a withdrawal from the tournament.
Decision Fairness
Mohun Bagan's Stance
Mohun Bagan officials consider the decision biased and are seeking a resolution through the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
AFC's Stance
AFC's Disciplinary and Ethics Committee ruled that the club violated Article 5 of the competition regulations.
- Club
- Mohun Bagan Super Giant
- Ban Duration
- Up to 2027-28 season
- Fine Amount
- $100,729
- Reason for Ban
- Refusal to travel to Iran
- Competition
- AFC Champions League Two
- Opponent
- Sepahan SC
- Additional Losses
- Forfeited participation subsidy
- Player Concerns
- Five players from countries advising against travel to Iran
Sources
Mohun Bagan Banned, Fined for Refusing to Visit Iran
AFC bans Mohun Bagan Super Giant from Asian competitions for not travelling to Iran
AFC ban on Mohun Bagan latest in series of sanctions. Indian football can’t catch a break
