Rangers have reportedly launched a counterclaim against the organisers of the Sydney Super Cup amid an attempt to sue the Ibrox club for around £1.6million.
The Light Blues pulled out of the Down Under tournament, where they were due to face Celtic. Event chiefs say this was as a result of a furious fan backlash and is seeing them chased for lost cash through the court in Australia with Everton stepping in to fill the void.
Organisers felt they were left out of pocket with an Old Firm fixture in Australia initially one of the tournament's major selling points. Sporting events promoters TEG Live Pty Ltd and Left Field Live Pty Ltd filed a legal claim against Rangers in Federal Court last week. They claimed the Ibrox club wrongfully terminated an agreement that insisted the club would play "friendly matches" in Sydney against Celtic and Western Sydney Wanderers in November.
But the Rangers Review report Ibrox chiefs claim there was a breach of contract, including that it should be marketed as 'The Old Firm'. They say: "The Ibrox club have cited numerous breaches of contract related to communications for the competition, its marketing and issues over payments. They are also looking to cover the loss of potential earnings that would have been made on the tour.
"Sources suggest there's disappointment over lost fees amid what is perceived to be various failures by the organisers. Those close to the Govan side are confident of their position and are not expecting to have associated costs hit the club's balance sheet."
At the time of their withdrawal, Rangers released a statement saying: "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."
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