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A-League boss Danny Townsend says sport will not bow to 'barbaric' behaviour as sanctions loom for Melbourne Victory

APL CEO Danny Townsend has denied there is a cultural problem in Australian football and affirmed the A-Leagues will not budge on the controversial decision to relocate the grand finals to Sydney.

The news came as Melbourne Victory was officially served a show-cause notice, with Football Australia giving the club until Wednesday to explain why it should not face sanctions. 

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