Four A-League clubs who have outstanding wages owing to players could lose competition points.
The Sydney Morning Herald report that Brisbane Roar, Newcastle Jets, Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United face potential repercussions after it was revealed they still owe various payments to players.
It is reported the overdue payments vary from club to club and are a mix of match payments, bonuses and signing-on fees that must be paid before the end of the year.
Professional Footballers Association (PFA) chief executive Adam Vivian said his organisation are monitoring the situations.
"In addition to players having the right to terminate their contracts due to unpaid superannuation, the new CBA has seen a number of tough new measures introduced," Vivian told the SMH.
"Clubs have been given until 31 December to bring all outstanding debts to players up to date. If they fail to do so they face sanctions, which include embargoes on signing new players and possible points deductions.
"The PFA will continue with its efforts to work with clubs to ensure all obligations to players are brought up to date but will not hesitate to support players wishing to terminate their contracts."
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