John Fallon: Trade war looming as factions unify to oppose summer soccer

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Action in the SFAI U13 National Cup. Picture: Larry Cummins

Talk of tariffs has consumed public discourse since the so-called Liberation Day last week and now a form of them could be heaped upon disobedient football leagues.

Debt levels at the Football Association of Ireland of around €40m are hampering investment in the game but the governing body are still using whatever crumbs they have as leverage.