India, Oct. 3 -- Last October, Mohun Bagan Super Giant pulled out of the Asian Champions League 2 tie against Tractor FC citing heightened conflict between Iran and Israel as reason for not travelling to Tabriz. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) decided that the storied Indian club had withdrawn from the continent's second tier competition.

Almost one year to the date, AFC did likewise after Mohun Bagan said they were not going for the tie to Sepahan. Explaining their decision, the club also said last Saturday that they had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to seek a fair resolution. Like last year, it was normal service in Iran football with matches being conducted in the Persian Gulf Pro League and in Asian comp...