Three players from A-League club Macarthur FC were arrested on Friday and charged with betting-related corruption by manipulating yellow cards in a scandal that rocked the top flight of Australian football. Police allege a senior player for the southwest Sydney club was taking direction from an organised crime figure in South America to ensure yellow...
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Three A-League players arrested after betting probe into alleged yellow card ‘manipulation’ plot
A group of professional soccer players in Australia’s top flight have been arrested for alleged betting corruption. In a statement released Friday, NSW Police say three A-League players have been arrested. The NSW Organised Crime Squad led the investigation. The players are connected to Macarthur FC, NewsWire understands. Police say a senior player was allegedly...