MB twitter handle has clarified that change of schedule request was put long ago but Aiff did not make a decision
In a first for a club they even claimed Aiff probably was hoping they would lose.
@sanvedjadhav It depends on Rounds. AFC will give 20 thousand dollars to Mohun Bagan for travel purposes to China. Mohun Bagan got 90% of the ticket revenue for their match with Tampines Rovers. Real value is for Sponsors of MB which are getting coverage. If any club reach group stage, then money is there for winning or draw also.
While Bagan is in a mess with poor schedule, air tickets and Visa problems, Shandong Luneng actually sent 3 officials to Kolkata to take notes and watch the game against Tampines!
Why not 2:30 PM in afternoon? AIFF force Indian clubs to play in afternoon even in May. Shaan Concert can take place at 5:00 PM after the match.
If flight is at 1:25 AM, it is not Bus or Train that they can reach Airport 1 minute before and catch it. They need atleast 90 to 120 minutes before at the airport to check-in.
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If flight is at 1:25 AM, it is not Bus or Train that they can reach Airport 1 minute before and catch it. They need atleast 90 to 120 minutes before at the airport to check-in.