Thursday, July 15, 2010

Germany probes match-fixing

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_553406.html

German prosecutors that suspected match-fixing in football say their investigation now covers 270 matches in several countries and more than 250 people. Prosecutors say on Wednesday that investigators so far have allowed suspicions of match-fixing to be 'further substantiated.' They suspect that some euro1.5 million (S$2.6 million) was paid in bribes to referees, players and others and that profits from manipulated bets amounted to euro7.5 million.

I think that syndicates should not take advantage of the World Cup as another source of temporary income. It is because this brings about a bad image towards the renowed tournament.

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