SCOTLAND'S professional football clubs have been accused of behaving like a "cartel" and exploiting youth players in a complaint to the UK's competitions watchdog.
The Scottish Children's Commissioner and grassroots campaigners claim current rules can see boys aged 10-17 trapped at teams for years against their will.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now been asked to investigate how young players are registered with elite clubs and move between them.
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