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Mohun Bagan Refuses to Play AFC Match in Iran Amid Safety Concerns | Kolkata News - Times of India

Mohun Bagan Super Giant has refused to travel to Iran for their AFC Champions League match against Tractor FC due to safety concerns following the volatile situation in the region. The team management has exchanged emails with the AFC and is preparing documents to support their decision. They are willing to play the game at an alternative venue and are waiting for guidance from the AFC. The team management has also highlighted a travel advisory issued by the external affairs ministry advising against travel to Iran. However, by not playing the match in Iran, Mohun Bagan may face sanctions from the AFC.

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