Soccer-Victory coach Kisnorbo quits to pursue overseas opportunity

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Troyes v Paris St. Germain - Stade de l'Aube, Troyes, France - May 7, 2023 Troyes coach Patrick Kisnorbo REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo

(Reuters) - Patrick Kisnorbo has resigned as Melbourne Victory manager seven games into the new season to pursue an overseas opportunity, the A-League club said on Tuesday.

The former Leicester City and Leeds United defender leaves with Victory third in the standings, three points adrift of leaders Auckland FC.