Two former A-League stars have learnt their fate after pocketing $10,000 for their roles in a betting scandal.

Melbourne A-League club Western United is reportedly on the brink of collapse after having its licence stripped due to financial trouble — meaning it has effectively been removed from Australia’s elite football competitions.

It would be one of the biggest signings in A-League history, but it sounds like Sydney FC will come up short in its stunning play for former Bayern Munich great Thomas Müller.

An A-League player is among two footballers charged with allegedly manipulating yellow cards for betting purposes during games this season.

Little brother no more.