From the Guardian · · 1m 10s
A-Leagues launch clouded by Manchester City cheating scandal
A-League season begins amid Manchester City scandal as APL vows to review findings.
In brief
A-League season begins amid Manchester City scandal as APL vows to review findings. The A-League season starts with the Australian Professional Leagues pledging to review the Premier League's finding that Manchester City breached financial rules using sham contracts. Originally reported by the Guardian.
A-League season launch
The A-League men’s and women’s season begins under a pall as referee and player pay issues linger.
Manchester City scandal
Manchester City was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules with sham contracts over nine years, boosting income by more than £900m.
APL review pledge
The Australian Professional Leagues pledged to review the Premier League’s findings after confirming Melbourne City has not been investigated.
APL leadership ties
Simon Pearce, a Manchester City board member and APL vice-chair, lives in Sydney and helped shift the A-Leagues to a club-owned model in 2020.
APL chief executive
Steve Rosich confirmed Melbourne City has not been subject to a league investigation but pledged to review the Premier League’s decision as legal process continues.
Player pay concerns
Matildas and Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln said players could find a full-time professional contract with a liveable wage.
The key point
The A-League season starts with the Australian Professional Leagues pledging to review the Premier League's finding that Manchester City breached financial rules using sham contracts.
