The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in Australia
In Australia’s most populous city, the A-Leagues derby between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City will have more than a tinge of Manchester on Saturday night.
Former United player Juan Mata, now a part-owner at Victory, will be farewelled after he chose not to play on with the A-League foundation club this season. The match is also City’s first at home since their parent club was found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules.
Continue reading…The Premier League scandal may have gripped English football but the A-League club is ‘critical’ to football’s presence and new strategy in AustraliaSign up for Football Desk Australia: our newsletter from Jonathan WilsonIn Australia’s most populous city, the A-Leagues derby between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City will have more than a tinge of Manchester on Saturday night.Former United player Juan Mata, now a part-owner at Victory, will be farewelled after he chose not to play on with the A-League foundation club this season. The match is also City’s first at home since their parent club was found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules. Continue reading…
