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Bengaluru FC's AFC Cup play-off in doubt after Maldives Sports Minister alleges breach of Covid-19 protocols

Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC have been asked to leave Maldives immediately after some players from their squad were alleged to have breached the existing Covid-19 protocols in the country.

The club, meanwhile, denied knowledge of any such incident when Goal reached out to them.

Maldives' Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Ahmed Mahloof took to social media to make a statement on the same.

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"Unacceptable behavior from Bengaluru FC breaching the strict guidelines from HPA & AFC. The club should leave Maldives immediately as we can’t entertain this act.