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Trouble-torn Maldives
Maldives is in a state of emergency and the Foreign Affairs Ministry advised BFC against travelling to the island.
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Fearing sanctions
TC Sports Club would have claimed compensation had Bengaluru FC failed to show up
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Trouble in paradise
Some praised the courage of Bengaluru FC as they travelled to Maldives at the height of its political turmoil.
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Naveen Peter
The MEA directed Bengaluru FC to defer its travel.
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Ahmed Mahloof, Maldives MP
Some use the game as a political tool as well
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Shy AFC
The AFC did not respond to a query from mediapersons on whether it considered postponing the AFC Cup match.