US EditionMohun Bagan Faces AFC Ban Over Iran Match Dispute | Sports-Games
Mohun Bagan received a two-season ban and a fine exceeding $400,000 for withdrawing from the AFC Champions League Two match citing visa issues amid regional political tensions.
- On December 17, 2025 the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee disqualified Mohun Bagan Super Giant from AFC competitions for two seasons through 2027/28 and fined the club over INR 3.6 crore.
- Citing visa problems, Mohun Bagan Super Giant refused to travel to Iran for a September ACL Two match, naming forwards Jamie Maclaren and Jason Cummings amid security concerns after missile strikes.
- The ruling details monetary penalties including a USD 50,000 fine, USD 50,729 compensation to Sepahan SC and the AFC, return of a USD 300,000 participation fee if paid, and a thirty days repayment deadline.
- The ruling comes as the Union Sports Ministry, led by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, holds talks and a proposed resolution is expected next week amid fears of no domestic league season.
- The committee cited Article 5 in decision VVC 20251217DC21, holding Mohun Bagan Super Giant guilty, while the club called the ruling 'biased' and said the matter is pending at the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
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Mohun Bagan Faces AFC Ban Over Iran Match Dispute | Sports-Games
Indian football club Mohun Bagan Super Giant has been banned from Asian Football Confederation competitions, fined over $100,000, and excluded from upcoming tournaments till 2027-28 for refusing to travel to Iran for a match citing security concerns. The decision is under consideration for an appeal.
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rediff.comMohun Bagan slapped with AFC ban and $1,00,729 fine
The AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee ruled the reigning Indian Super League champions wrongfully withdrew from the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two following their refusal to travel to Iran for a group-stage match against Sepahan SC and handed one-season ban from AFC competition.
Mohun Bagan Hit With Continental Ban, Rs 91 Lakh Fine After AFC Champions League Two Row
The Asian Football Confederation delivered a triple blow to the country's top club, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, slapping a continental ban and imposing fines to the tune of USD 100,729 (INR 91 lakh approximately) for withdrawing from the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two.
AFC bans Mohun Bagan SG from 2027 to 28 tournaments, imposes fine
Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been banned from all AFC club competitions until the 2027–28 season and fined over USD 100,000 after refusing to travel for a scheduled group-stage match against Sepahan SC in Iran. The AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee announced the sanctions following the club’s non-compliance with tournament rules.
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