Rangers have withdrawn from the Sydney Super Cup, where they were due to play against Celtic on 20 November.
The Glasgow rivals had signed up for the friendly tournament in Australia for a first meeting outside of Scotland.
Rangers were also scheduled to take on Western Sydney Wanderers, with Celtic meeting Sydney FC.
The Ibrox club say “tournament organisers were unwilling to fulfil their commitments”.
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A section of fans had protested against Rangers’ involvement, disrupting the recent league win over Dundee at Dens Park, with objects, including tennis balls and toilet rolls, thrown on the pitch.
The competition was being billed as a homecoming for Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou, which many Rangers supporters were unhappy with.
However, the club cited unresolved issues with those running the competition as the reason for pulling out.
A brief statement read: “Rangers can confirm the club will not be participating in the Sydney Super Cup in November 2022.
“After it became clear the tournament organisers were unwilling to fulfil their commitments to Rangers, we have, with immediate effect, terminated the club’s agreement with the organisers.”
Some Celtic fans also displayed banners opposing the proposed derby in Sydney, which had been set to take place during the domestic break for the Qatar World Cup.
Ibrox commercial director James Bisgrove told Rangers TV last month that the tournament offered “a sizable benefit from a commercial perspective”, adding that the “board unanimously feel this is a positive opportunity”.
Some Rangers supporters protested against the trip to Australia on the 20 March visit to DundeeRangers have withdrawn from the Sydney Super Cup, where they were due to play against Celtic on 20 November.The Glasgow rivals had signed up for the friendly tournament in Australia for a first meeting outside of Scotland.Rangers were also scheduled to take on Western Sydney Wanderers, with Celtic meeting Sydney FC.The Ibrox club say “tournament organisers were unwilling to fulfil their commitments”.Rangers’ Morelos sent home injured by ColombiaMurty on hammerings, handstands & HallidayRangers exit ‘eats away’ at WarburtonA section of fans had protested against Rangers’ involvement, disrupting the recent league win over Dundee at Dens Park, with objects, including tennis balls and toilet rolls, thrown on the pitch.The competition was being billed as a homecoming for Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou, which many Rangers supporters were unhappy with.However, the club cited unresolved issues with those running the competition as the reason for pulling out.A brief statement read: “Rangers can confirm the club will not be participating in the Sydney Super Cup in November 2022.”After it became clear the tournament organisers were unwilling to fulfil their commitments to Rangers, we have, with immediate effect, terminated the club’s agreement with the organisers.”Some Celtic fans also displayed banners opposing the proposed derby in Sydney, which had been set to take place during the domestic break for the Qatar World Cup.Ibrox commercial director James Bisgrove told Rangers TV last month that the tournament offered “a sizable benefit from a commercial perspective”, adding that the “board unanimously feel this is a positive opportunity”.