The Brisbane coach was handed a red card for two bookable offences in the first half of his side's 2-1 win against the Mariners. 🇦🇺🗣️ "We've become a nation of participators and passive people... and it all starts at school"An extraordinary press conference moment from Brisbane Roar coach Michael Valkanis. 🗣️"I don't think that's a true representation of Brisbane Roar Football Club." Police were already present at the venue as part of routine match-day operations, and no conduct by Brisbane Roar Football Club or its personnel required police intervention. 'Given the seriousness of the insinuations made and the reputational harm caused to the club, Brisbane Roar Football Club is seeking legal advice in relation to the comments.'

Source: Daily Mail January 02, 2026 04:08 UTC