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Mohun Bagan did not travel for an Asian Champions League Two group match against Sepahan in Iran in September, citing lack of security assurances and medical insurance coverage.<br \/>\nThe AFC disciplinary and ethics committee banned Mohun Bagan from the next edition of the continental second-tier tournament, up to the 2027-28 season, it said in a statement on Wednesday.<br \/>\nOne of the oldest football clubs in Asia, Mohun Bagan were also handed a $50,000 fine and told to pay $50,729 for damages and losses incurred by the AFC and Sepahan. Mohun Bagan were withdrawn from the competition after their no-show and their matches were declared null and void by the AFC.<br \/>\nThe club had earlier asked the Court Arbitration for Sport to move the match to a neutral venue, but the request was rejected.<br \/>\nThe club also did not travel to Iran last year for a match against Tractor SC, a day after Iran launched missiles towards Israel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Club asked to pay more than $100,000 for refusing to visit Iran and for damages Dubai The Asian Football Confederation banned Indian club Mohun Bagan Super Giant from all its competitions and fined it more than $100,000 for refusing to play a match in Iran. 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