Mohun Bagan Super Giant, a top club from India representing the country in the AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 tournament had a major setback after the Asian Football Confederation not only nullified their request but disqualified them from the competition following the club’s refusal to travel to Iran. Before the match day, Mohun Bagan sent a request to reschedule or reconsider the venue for the group stage match against Tractor FC following the unrest in Iran. Worrying Signs! Flying Missiles Spotted From Ground During Sepahan S C vs Istiklol AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 Match (See Pics).

AFC waited for the match day and then cancelled the match after the Mohun Bagan side didn’t show up at the venue. Later the Asian Football Confederation released a statement mentioning that Mohun Bagan Super Giant club will not be part of the competition for the 2024-25 season here-onwards.

Asian Football Confederation Disqualifies Mohun Bagan Super Giant from AFC Champions League Two 2024-25

The detailed statement released on the official website reads as follows,

“In accordance with Article 5.2 of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Competition Regulations (the “Competition Regulations”), the Asian Football Confederation (the “AFC”) confirms that India’s Mohun Bagan Super Giant are considered to have withdrawn from the AFC Champions League Two™ competition after the club failed to report to Tabriz, Islamic Republic of Iran, for their AFC Champions League Two™ Group A fixture against Tractor FC on October 2, 2024. Asian Football Confederation Issues Statement After Mohun Bagan Super Giant Decide Against Travelling to Iran for AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 Match Against Tractor FC Citing Safety Concerns.

Consequently, all matches played by Mohun Bagan Super Giant are cancelled and considered null and void in accordance with Article 5.6 of the Competition Regulations. For the avoidance of doubt, no points and goals in the club’s matches shall be taken into consideration when determining the final rankings in Group A pursuant to Article 8.3 of the Competition Regulations.”

 

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