Tottenham's Europa League final referee was banned after role in match-fixing scandal
The Europa League final showdown between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will be officiated by a referee previously embroiled in a match-fixing scandal.
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Reason Behind Rajasthan Royals Match-Fixing Allegations, Report Reveals 'Ticket Demands' Twist
Rajasthan Royals (RR) hit back with a strongly-worded letter following allegations of match-fixing made by Rajasthan Cricket Association's (RCA) ad-hoc committee convener Jaydeep Bihani. Following RR's narrow defeats against Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants - both of which happened despite the team being in a position to cruise to victory - RR have now been accused of match-fixing. While the franchise has categorically objected to any accusation, a recent report has stated that the chief motive behind the RCA's comments may be ticket sales.
IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Accused Of 'Match-Fixing' In 2-Run Defeat Against LSG
The champions of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals (RR), find themselves surrounded by a controversy over their 2-run defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing season. Rajasthan looked to be cruising at one point, while chasing a target of 181 runs, but LSG pacer Avesh Khan pulled the match in his team's favour in the death overs. The result, however, has seen accusations of 'match-fixing' being raised against the Royals by Jaideep Bihani, the convenor of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee
Five French players receive lengthy bans for match-fixing
Five French players have received bans ranging from two years to life after they were found guilty of match-fixing, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said on Friday.
Kenya probes goalkeeper match-fixing allegation
NAIROBI: Kenya opened a match-fixing investigation Thursday following allegations that a national team goalkeeper helped rig an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed it was aware of videos circulating online involving goalkeeper Patrick Matasi which raised concern about the possibility of match manipulation. “FKF upholds the integrity of football and has launched an official investigation, in collaboration with FIFA, CAF, and other relevant authorities,” the Kenya football board said in a statement. “We reaffirm our zero-tolerance policy on match manipulation and are committed to safeguarding the credibility of our competition.”
"Match-Fixing Was At Its Peak In 1990s," Claims Ex-Pakistan Captain. Says "Will Expose Everything"
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has made a sensational claim regarding the national cricket team of the 1990s. The ex-wicketkeeper batter, who went on to play over 200 international matches for Pakistan, claimed that "match-fixing was at its peak" during the 1990s. Notably, Rashid played for the nation from 1992 to 2003. He added that he will reveal everything related to match-fixing it in detail in his upcoming book. Earlier, Latif had also said that players of that period should be kept away from Pakistan cricket.
Cambodia football authority launches probe over match-fixing allegations after loss to Singapore
SINGAPORE: Three days after a loss to Singapore at the ASEAN championship, the Football Federation of Cambodia said it had launched an investigation "to clear any suspicions".
Ex-South Africa Pacer Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Once Handed 8-Year Ban, Arrested Again For Match-Fixing
Former South Africa pace bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe has suffered another major jolt to his career as he was arrested and charged for involvement in match-fixing. Tsotsobe, along with fellow South African cricketers Thami Tsolekile and Ethy Mbhalati, have been charged with five counts of corruption under Section 15 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004. Tsotsobe had earlier already been handed an eight-year ban for involvement in match-fixing during the 2015-16 season of the CSA T20 Challenge (then known as the Ram Slam T20 Challenge).