Indian football: Why Mohun Bagan asked its fans to boycott upcoming Kolkata derby against East Bengal
The hotly anticipated Kolkata derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant took a controversial turn on Thursday when the Green and Maroon club asked its fans to boycott the return leg Indian Super League match due disparity in ticket pricing.
What is the ticket price controversy?
The Green and Maroon brigade called for a boycott due to the fact that some Mohun Bagan stands cost more than double the price of East Bengal who are the hosts of the match. The prices range from Rs 100 to Rs 1000 for East Bengal stands, while in case of Mohun Bagan it varies from Rs 250 to Rs 3000.
What does Mohun Bagan have to say?
“It is unprecedented anywhere in the world that away team fans will have to buy match tickets at a price which is almost double than that of the home team fans… This is s...