Mohun Bagan SG Expelled, Al Nasr Allowed : Is the AFC Favoring Gulf Teams Over Others?

 

The Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) recent decisions regarding Mohun Bagan and Al Nassr have raised concerns about bias in the organization's decision-making process. Mohun Bagan was expelled from the AFC Champions League 2 for failing to turn up for an away fixture in Iran, while Al Nassr's appeal was granted, allowing them to play their match against Esteghlal at a neutral venue

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Mohun Bagan's Expulsion

Mohun Bagan was expelled from the AFC Champions League 2 after failing to travel to Iran for a match. The AFC deemed this a withdrawal from the competition, resulting in the team's expulsion

Al Nassr's Appeal

In contrast, Al Nassr's appeal was granted, allowing them to play their match against Esteghlal at a neutral venue. This decision has raised questions about the AFC's consistency in applying its rules and regulations.

Comparison and Criticism

The AFC's decisions have been criticized for being biased towards Al Nassr, with some arguing that the organization is favoring the Saudi Arabian club.  The fact that Mohun Bagan was expelled for a similar issue, while Al Nassr's appeal was granted, has raised concerns about the AFC's impartiality.

the AFC's decisions regarding Mohun Bagan and Al Nassr have sparked controversy and raised questions about bias in the organization's decision-making process. While Mohun Bagan was expelled for failing to turn up for a match in Iran, with ongoing tension between Israel and iran, but Al Nassr's appeal was granted, allowing them to play at a neutral venue. The AFC's consistency and impartiality in applying its rules and regulations have been called into question, these has been happening for a while as KSA clubs have been getting away with a slap on the wrist other clubs are questioned intensively!