Anthony Di Pietro quits as APL director over controversial A-Leagues finals deal with NSW

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The Melbourne Victory chairman has stepped down as a director of the Australian Professional Leagues after an overwhelming backlash to the hosting rights deal

Decision driven by APL’s deal to sell off grand finals to Sydney

“It has become clear that in order for me to act in the best interests of Melbourne Victory and football in Victoria, I needed to resign as a board member of APL,” Di Pietro said. “My resignation was ultimately driven by the decision announced yesterday, that sees the next three grand finals being hosted in Sydney.

Western United, who won their first ALM championship at AAMI Park in Melbourne last season, slammed the decision on Tuesday.

 

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