Meanwhile, Sydney FC has been forced to pay an additional $50,000 to cover up the Allianz sign at the front of Allianz Stadium, despite the insurance company also sponsoring the Asian Champions League.

The Asian Football Confederation dismissed Sydney FC's appeal to have lights on the sign turned off as per their opening round Champions League match against Suwon, ordering the club to undergo the costly exercise of removing the sign from sight.

The Allianz logo appeared eight times on the background at the pre-match press conference.https://amp.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ninkovic-in-doubt-for-sydney-fc-s-crucial-acl-match-against-kashima-20180306-p4z34b.html?__twitter_impression=true

The Allianz logo appeared eight times on the background at the pre-match press conference.

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