Match fixing scandal brings potential relegation for Olympiacos and Atromitos in Greek Super League

Newcastle have been thrown into the eye of a storm following revelations about star midfielder Sandro Tonali, who is facing a considerable ban from football. Tonali is being investigated alongside Aston Villa's Nicolo Zaniolo and Juventus' Nicolo Fagioli in Italy over allegations of illegal betting. If found guilty, he could be handed a three-year…

FIFA could make proposed sanctions against West Ham star Lucas Paqueta worldwide if he is found guilty of match-fixing and betting allegations, according to AS. The Spanish news outlet shared quotes from Jorge Kajuru via their website on 13 August where he claimed the Premier League could appeal to FIFA for their punishment to be extended…

NOTTINGHAM FOREST owner Evangelos Marinakis has fully backed Steve Cooper's side and is confident this season will be an improvement. Forest barely escaped relegation last season but sealed their Premier League status in style by ending Arsenal's title hopes with a 1-0 victory at City Ground in May. Marinakis is very pleased with the way the Tricky…

Cyprus football's reputation continues to be tarnished by corruption claims after the head of the National Betting Authority was under criminal investigation for refusing to provide information on match-fixing. The revelation came to light when the House Ethics Committee called Ioanna Fiakkou after she refused to provide information about…

Liang Wenbo, Li Hang, Yan Bingtao, Zhao Xintong, Lu Ning, Zhao Jianbo, Chang Bingyu, Bai Langning, Chen Zifan and Zhang Jiankang have all been handed suspensions following the investigation Former English Open champion Liang Wenbo has been handed a lifetime ban from snooker Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been handed lifetime bans from snooker among…

Sources told Phileftheros that lawyer and former sports ethics committee member, Charis Savvides testified that the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) withheld information on fixed matches from responsible authorities. The evidence was presented in the framework of an investigation into football corruption that reopened after a discussion in…

The allegations of corruption in Cyprus football surface every once in a while, triggering a surge of critical articles in the media and indignant comments by politicians. Nothing is ever done and once the fuss dies down the allegations are forgotten - until new ones appear further down the line. The latest revelations were made at a House ethics…

CHRIS COLEMAN has emerged as a contender for the vacant Olympiakos job. SunSport understands the Athens-based giants are keen to speak to Coleman, who has impressed in Greece with Atromitos. Olympiakos are on the search for a new manager after Michel resigned last month with Jose Anigo placed as interim chief - their fourth boss of the…

The 118-minute-long documentary - Caught Out. Crime. Corruption. Cricket - not only exposes the rampant betting culture in Indian cricket but also reveals India's leading role in global match-fixing. The story begins in 1997. Rookie sports journalist Aniruddha Bahal was shocked to see journalists talking to bookies in-game. Some bookies were even…

Nottingham Forest-owned striker Hwang Ui-jo is the subject of interest from MLS outfits Atlanta United and Minnesota United, according to Greek outlet To10. The South Korean signed for the Reds during the summer but was immediately loaned out to Olympiacos. His time in Greece hasn't gone according to plan. The 30-year-old striker has failed to find…

Former Masters champion Yan is one of eight Chinese players under investigation amid an ongoing match-fixing probe and will miss next month's event at Alexandra Palace Yan will not be competing at the Masters amid an ongoing match-fixing investigation Yan Bingtao has been replaced by David Gilbert in the 2023 Masters draw amid the ongoing…

World No.93 Chen Zifan is the latest player to be suspended by snooker's governing body the WPBSA - with a host of players already sidelined and under big scrutiny Chen Zifan has been suspended by snooker's governing body Chen Zifan has become the EIGHTH Chinese player to be suspended from snooker in the biggest match-fixing probe in the sport's…

Shaun Murphy has doubled down on his belief that any snooker player found guilty of match-fixing must be banned from the game for life.The 2005 world champion spoke to Eurosport with seven players suspended - including former Masters champion Yan Bingtao and 2016 English Open winner Liang Wenbo - by the WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and…

These odds are correct at the time of writing. Check with your bookmaker before confirming. Olympiakos are in the midst of a season they already wish to forget, but they hope their chances of another title can be reset during this short training camp. Olympiakos is usually effective in their league, but this season a lot of things have gone wrong…

BOXSCORE: LYON (October 5, 2022) INTERPOL has released its bi-weekly "Integrity in Sport" which monitors major developments in corruption in sport around the world. INVESTIGATIONS - After pleading guilty to a charge stemming from a global soccer corruption investigation involving the payment of bribes to stage and broadcast matches, the former…

Eddie Chikamhi Senior Sports Reporter THE International Cricket Council have imposed a 14-year ban from all forms of cricket on former Indian cricketer Mehar Chhayakar for attempting to influence aspects of the UAE's one-day international series in Zimbabwe in 2019. Chhayakar, an Indian cricketer formerly based in the United Arab Emirates, was…

BOXSCORE | LYON (January 24, 2023) INTERPOL has released its bi-weekly "Integrity in Sport" which monitors major developments in corruption in sport around the world. INVESTIGATIONS - In Azerbaijan, four football players were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in match trading. - In Greece, two professional basketball teams are under…

BOXSCORE: LYON (November 2, 2022) INTERPOL has released its bi-weekly "Integrity in Sport" which monitors major developments in corruption in sport around the world. INVESTIGATION - A South African Football Association has suspended clubs and officials involved in the compromise of the game's integrity. They are accused of accepting bribes before…

BOXSCORE | LYON (July 11, 2023) INTERPOL has released its bi-weekly "Integrity in Sport" which monitors major developments in corruption in sport around the world. In a Belgium court, a tennis-related match fixing scandal from 2018 finally saw a verdict handed down for its suspects. In Japan, a former official who was being tried for his role in…

BOXSCORE | LYON (April 18, 2023) INTERPOL has released its bi-weekly "Integrity in Sport" which monitors major developments in corruption in sport around the world.This is an overview summary of the latest sports corruption investigations and news. INVESTIGATIONS - The Chinese Basketball Association has banned two teams along with team…

BOXSCORE | LYON (February 7, 2023) INTERPOL has released its bi-weekly "Integrity in Sport" which monitors major developments in corruption in sport around the world. - The Austrian Bundeskriminalamt (ABK) - the Austrian Federal Police - investigation, supported by stakeholders including Sportradar, resulted in 15 match-fixers being criminally…

BOXSCORE: LYON (September 21, 2022) INTERPOL has released its bi-weekly "Integrity in Sport" which monitors major developments in corruption in sport around the world. - In Brazil several cases of sports result manipulation at the state level have recently been reported, and police have already begun investigations to understand the origin and…

BOXSCORE | LYON (June 13, 2023) INTERPOL has released its bi-weekly "Integrity in Sport" which monitors major developments in corruption in sport around the world. In Brazil, an investigation conducted by the Public Ministry of Goiás (MPGO) resulted in fines and sanctions for eight athletes for their involvement in a match manipulation scheme. The…