Mohun Bagan to not travel to Iran for AFC Champions League
The AFC said it would refer the matter to relevant AFC committees for review.
India's Mohun Bagan Super Giant will not travel to Iran for an AFC Champions League Two fixture against Tractor SC, the Asian Football Confederation said on Tuesday, amid security concerns in the region.
A letter — signed by 35 Bagan players and in which their concerns of travelling to Iran have been expressed — has been attached with an e-mail.
The Indian Super League side were set to meet Persian Gulf Pro League team Tractor SC in their Group A match on Wednesday in Tabriz, in the northwestern region of Iran.
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India media reported that the team could face a fine and a possible ban from the Champions League Two competition. Players and coaches reportedly voiced concerns over security.
Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for the Israeli campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Israel vowed "consequences" for the attack.
