Gers in Sydney legal battle over cup withdrawal

RANGERS have launched a legal c ount er c laim against Sydney Super Cup organisers after reports the Ibrox club would face being s u e d o v e r t h e i r withdrawal from the event.

Ibrox chiefs are countersuing over numerous breaches over communications, marketing and payment issues by organisers.

However, it’s understood Ibrox sources do not expect to face financial punishment and are confident in their legal standing on the matter.

Reports in Australia have claimed legal action has been lodged by TEG Live POty Ltd and Left Field Live Pty Ltd over friendly matches against Celtic and Western Sydney Wanderers being ‘ wrongfully terminated’ with parties suing for £ 1.6 million.

Celtic first announced the tournament in March with Rangers confirming they would appear at the event the following day.

But Rangers withdrew from the event on March 31 stating tournament organisers were unwilling to fulfil commitments to Rangers.

The event – which was heavily promoted as an Ange Postecoglou homecoming – did go ahead earlier this month with Everton, Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers involved alongside Celtic.

A Rangers statement on the event read: “Rangers can confirm the club will not be participating in the Sydney Super Cup in November 2022.

“After it became clear the tournament organisers were unwilling to fulfil their commitments to Rangers, we have, with immediate effect, terminated the club’s agreement with the organisers.”

A joint TEG Sport and Left Field Live statement read: “In changing their minds, the Rangers board has let down many, many fans in Australia and the Asian region.

"We will now consult with our stakeholders before determining our response.”