The main sponsor of the League of Ireland has said that the crisis at the FAI is a matter of “serious concern” and is being monitored. SSE Airtricity raised concerns yesterday about the problems at the organisation. The energy company has sponsored the league since 2015 and its contract is due to end next year. The FAI came under pressure from commercial partners this week after Three said that it would not be renewing its contract as the Republic of Ireland’s main shirt sponsor when its deal expires next July. The announcement came during a difficult fortnight for the organisation after the first independent audit into its finances was referred to gardaí, John Foley decided not to take up his new role as interim chief…

Source: The Times December 06, 2019 00:00 UTC