Socceroos' Cup success could be the saviour of the ailing A-League with competition set to cash in

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Socceroos' Cup success could be the saviour of the ailing A-League with competition set to cash in

Domestic A-League clubs are set to cash in thanks to the success of the Socceroos in Qatar. The Australian side has defied the odds to reach the knockout stage of a World Cup without the star power of players like Tim Cahill and Harry Kewell. They will play Argentina for a place in the quarter finals at 6 am AEDT.

Socceroos' success in Qatar could be the saviour of the A-League. Domestic clubs are set to cash in thanks to the success of their players. FIFA's Club Benefits Programme pays clubs near US$10,000 each day a player is overseas on World Cup duties. The A League lost naming rights-holder Hyundai and TV partner Fox Sports. Average crowd figures have fallen below 10,00 every year since 2018. The defensive stronghold efforts of Harry Souttar have reportedly earned him Premier League interest. Stoke City have put a £20m price tag on the young defender.


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