The Greek football federation Thursday called for a thorough investigation into suspected match-fixing and for those who responsible to be punished.
We will do everything possible to facilitate the investigation at all stages so that a clear and strong documentation can be made of the suspected cases, an announcement by the federation said.
The comments by the federation came shortly after it was confirmed that General Secretary for Sports Panos Bitsaxis had passed a file to the state prosecutor and the financial crimes squad of the Finance Ministry to investigate fully 15 pro matches of last season suspected for match-fixing by European football governing body UEFA.
The matches in question concern four clubs from the top flight Super League, eight teams from t…
Spain winger Juan Mata has agreed to a new deal with Valencia, contracting him to the La Liga club until 2014.
Mata, 22, joined Valencia in 2007 after failing to make the grade during four years with Real Madrid.
Following the departure of David Villa and David Silva from the Estadio Mestalla in the close season, Mata has become an increasingly important part of the Valencia first team.
An attacking midfielder, he made his national team debut in 2009 and has already won 10 caps for Spain, scoring three goals.
The president told the board the news of a successful conclusion to negotiations with Juan Manuel Mata, who has extended his contract with the club through to June 30th, 2014, the club said in a statement.
The deal will be made official o…
While Amazon’s popular MMO New World won’t be running a full event for Halloween, it is at least giving players a chance to dress up for the occasion Come from Sports betting site VPbet . A handful of new Halloween-themed costumes have been added to the in-game store for the season, as well as new weapon skins and magical housing decor.
One of the new items will be dropping for free–the Scapegrace Jack’s Happy Lantern, a house decoration which can be redeemed in the in-game store until November 15. All the rest of the items are purchaseable with Marks of Fortune, New World’s premium currency that must be purchased with real-world money.
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Matteo Darmian proved to be Manchester United s unlikely hero as they beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Wednesday to close to within a point of the Premier League s top four.
The full-back s low cross was turned into the Palace net by Damien Delaney after just four minutes and he fired in a second for Louis van Gaal s side shortly after the break, as United recorded another straightforward home win to follow Saturday s victory over Aston Villa.
Palace made six changes to their starting line-up ahead of their FA Cup semi-final with Watford on Sunday, and it was stand-in goalkeeper Julian Speroni making just his second appearance of the season who kept United at bay for much of the game.
But fine saves to deny Anthony Martial, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard in particular pro…
Roma have been linked with a move for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, .
The Belgium international’s agent has opened the door for a possible switch to the Serie A side, with a fee of £15m being discussed.
Fellaini was pictured at the Stadio Olimpico for Monday’s match between Roma and Napoli adding fuel to speculation that the move could take place.
The twenty-seven year old moved to Old Trafford from Everton in the summer of 2013 and has since racked up eighty-four appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring eleven goals.
Prior to his move to the Theatre of Dreams, he spent five years at Goodison Park while he began his career with Standard Liege in his native Belgium.
He has been capped sixty-four times by h…
Christian Eriksen has said he feels fine – under the circumstances after medics saved his life when he collapsed during Denmark s Euro 2020 clash with Finland.
Inter midfielder Eriksen was given CPR on the pitch during the first half of Saturday s game in Copenhagen after collapsing with no other players around him.
Denmark team-mate Kasper Schmeichel reported on Monday that Eriksen was smiling and laughing in hospital, while team doctor Morten Boesen confirmed the 29-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest.
Boesen said Eriksen was gone before being resuscitated on the field.
Now Eriksen has revealed the first picture of him in hospital, giving a thumbs-up gesture.
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Memphis Depay will reportedly join Barcelona, who are having problems in their pursuit of Lautaro Martinez.
After a trophy-less 2019-20 season, LaLiga giants Barca are rebuilding under Ronald Koeman.
They have been linked with numerous forwards, and one looks set to join as early as this week.
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Lyon star Depay will join Barcelona and his €30million move could be announced this week, according to De Telegraaf.
The move would see the forward reunite with his former Netherlands coach Koeman.
Depay scored 15 goals in 22 games for Lyon last season, during which he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
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While the footballing world might still be reeling from Lionel Messi’s stunning move to , it is another PSG icon who looks set to steal most of the headlines this summer.
Once again finding the net while away on EURO qualifying duties with France this week, has only continued to cement his spot as one of the modern era’s most recognisable superstars.
However, despite putting pen to paper on a record-break new deal in Paris last summer, the 24-year-old once again has a string of question marks over both his long and short-term future in the French capital.
Ahead of another summer transfer window that will likely revolve around another Mbappe saga, we have taken a look at the three most likely outcomes for Europe’s new poster boy.
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Switzerland significantly boosted their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages at Euro 2020 by beating Turkey 3-1 in their final Group A game.
Vladimir Petkovic s side finished behind Italy and Wales in their group and face an anxious wait to see if they will progress as one of the four best third-placed teams, although a superb display in Baku has put them in a strong position.
Haris Seferovic got Switzerland on their way early on from 20 yards before another fine strike from Xherdan Shaqiri had them two goals up at the break.
Irfan Can Kahveci pulled one back for Turkey, but Shaqiri wrapped up Switzerland s first win of the tournament – and ensured their opponents leave the competition having failed to pick up a single point – with…