HISTORY BIGGEST MATCH FIXING SCANDALS [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Calciopoli Scandal (2006):
Italian football was rocked by allegations of match-fixing involving top clubs such as Juventus, AC Milan, and Lazio. Several clubs were penalized, with Juventus being relegated and stripped of titles.
Black Sox Scandal (1919):
Eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of intentionally losing the 1919 World Series in exchange for money from gamblers. The scandal severely damaged baseball’s reputation.
FIFA Corruption Scandal (2015):
FIFA officials were arrested on charges of corruption, bribery, and racketeering. The scandal led to significant leadership changes within the organization and increased scrutiny of its practices.
Pakistani Cricket Spot-Fixing Scandal (2010):
Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir, and Mohammad Asif were found guilty of spot-fixing (manipulating specific moments in a match) during a Test match against England.
Badminton Match-Fixing Scandal (2012):
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, several badminton pairs from China, South Korea, and Indonesia were disqualified for deliberately losing matches to manipulate the knockout stage draw.
Sumo Wrestling Match-Fixing Scandals (Various Instances):
Sumo wrestling in Japan has faced multiple match-fixing scandals over the years, damaging the sport’s reputation and leading to disciplinary actions against wrestlers and officials.
South Korean Baseball Scandal (1980s-2000s):
South Korean baseball was plagued by multiple match-fixing scandals involving players, coaches, and organized crime. These scandals tarnished the integrity of the sport in the country.
Italian Serie A Match-Fixing Scandal (1980s-2000s):
Serie A experienced several match-fixing scandals involving clubs and referees. The 2006 Calciopoli scandal is one of the most notable instances.
Russian Athletics Doping Scandal (2015-2019):
A state-sponsored doping program in Russian athletics was exposed, leading to Russia’s suspension from international athletics events and extensive investigations.
South African Cricket Match-Fixing Scandal (2000):
Former South African captain Hansie Cronje admitted to receiving money from bookmakers to influence match outcomes, revealing a match-fixing conspiracy that shook cricket.
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