‘Terrible decision’: A-Leagues’ move to sell grand final rights to Sydney sparks fan anger

League promises a week-long festival of football' after three-year deal with NSW government

The A-Leagues have sparked anger among fans after selling the rights to host its grand finals to the New South Wales government, with Sydney to host the men's and women's showpiece events for the next three years in a reported eight-figure deal.

In a departure from tradition for Australian football, the title deciders could potentially be played away from the highest-placed team's home ground.