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Napoli penalized 2 points for match-fixing
Napoli was penalized two points in the Serie A standings for match-fixing after its former goalkeeper confessed to arranging the result of a game ...
Bin Hammam resigns from all football positions
Mohamed bin Hammam resigned from all football-related positions and was handed a new life ban by FIFA on Monday, seemingly bringing a close to one of ...
Bulgaria: 14 detained in match-fixing probe
Bulgarian police have detained 12 footballers and two alleged organizers of an illegal betting ring in an ongoing investigation into match-fixing.
Willerton new head of Tennis Integrity Unit
Jeff Rees is retiring after more than four years in charge of tennis' anti-corruption group, and former police officer Nigel Willerton will replace ...
Napoli could be penalized for match-fixing
Napoli went on trial for match-fixing Monday and could be docked points after its former goalkeeper confessed to arranging the result of a game three ...
FIFA extends bin Hammam ban during ethics probes
Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam faces further disciplinary charges after the governing body's ethics prosecutor finished ...
IOC issues warning to Irish sailor in betting case
An Irish Olympic sailor received a warning from the IOC on Tuesday for betting on a rival to win, escaping a suspension because of the "special ...
UEFA gives Malta player life ban for match-fixing
UEFA banned Malta international Kevin Sammut from football for life on Monday after finding him guilty of helping fix a European Championship ...
Gegic interrogated in Italy over match-fixing role
Serbian footballer Almir Gegic is being interrogated by prosecutors in Cremona on Thursday for his alleged involvement in a widespread match-fixing ...
Novara goalkeeper's ban for match-fixing erased
Novara goalkeeper Alberto Fontana's lawyer says his client's 3 1/2-year ban for match-fixing has been erased by Italy's sports arbitration court.
Serb footballer arrested in Italy for match-fixing
Italian police said Tuesday they have arrested Serbian footballer Almir Gegic, who has been wanted since June 2011 for alleged involvement in a ...
Emirates wants FIFA changes before new sponsorship
Emirates wants evidence FIFA is seriously delivering on moves to eradicate corruption and that the scandal-hit organization's public image is ...