“We have informed FAM that we cannot hold the match and asked them to make arrangements for Bengaluru FC’s departure. We will be in further correspondence with AFC through the football association to postpone the group stage,” Mahloof added in a second tweet
I wouldn't have expected this from such a well-oiled, professional outfit like BFC. This just gave me the impression that some of the players have had enough with the bubble and just want it to end. Although they will probably face severe consequences from AFC now.
Doesn't give off a great impression either. They were granted a special visa and allowed to bypass a quarantine, despite accusations of favoritism from the public.
2 bfc players and 1 stuff (Erik,Juanan and Spaniard stuff) were roaming in male city without masks, all were arrested by Maldives police likely to be deported today along with entire bfc team.
AFC has decided to punish BFC by cancelling the playoff, Maldives Eagles FC has been promoted to group stage, with ATK Mohun Bagan likely to withdrew after 3 of there players turned out positive and no foreigners available, afc to go ahead with 3 clubs in south Asia zone, Maziya,eagles and Basundhara Kings at a later date
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Doesn't give off a great impression either. They were granted a special visa and allowed to bypass a quarantine, despite accusations of favoritism from the public.
https://www.the-afc.com/competitions/afc-cup/latest/news/latest-update-on-afc-cup-south-group-d-matches