The three largest clubs in Australia withdrew from the AFC Champions League .. Melbourne City, Sydney and Brisbane Roar due to the Corona pandemic
The Australian clubs Melbourne City, Sydney and Brisbane Roar announced today, Friday, that they withdrew from the play-offs of the AFC Champions League this month due to the Corona pandemic crisis, which caused the postponement of the end of the domestic league.
The Australian League final has been postponed until June 26, which means that the three clubs will not be able to participate in the AFC Champions League.
The Asian Football Confederation said in a statement today, Friday, that it had received a letter from the Australian Federation stating that the three clubs had withdrawn, and the matter would be transferred to the responsible committees “and accordingly, the decision will be taken.”
The Asian Football Confederation has not revealed whether the three Australian clubs will be replaced in the AFC Champions League.
The Australian League stated that the postponement of the domestic league activities came as a result of the pandemic restrictions in the state of Victoria.
A-League Commissioner Greg O'Rourke said: "Everyone has played their part to this point - the players, the fans, all the officials behind the scenes - and there will be a better end to the season only through the finals."
"While it has been an unparalleled logistical challenge to get to this point in the season, we remain flexible in the current circumstances, all eyes will be on football in the final few weeks of the season."
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