Overview
- Already part of San Diego FC’s ownership group, Mata told ESPN he explored A-League investment during the offseason and remains open to future involvement.
- He stressed investment is not his priority as he concentrates on Victory, after his first start and goal in a 2-0 win over Perth Glory.
- Media reports have linked him to a potential stake in Central Coast Mariners and to interest in a Canberra men’s licence, which remain unconfirmed.
- League officials are still seeking fresh investors, with a prospective Canberra side understood to be their current focus.
- News Corp reported Sydney Olympic president Damon Hanlin had stepped in to fund the Mariners, a claim CEO Greg Brownlow described as “speculation.”