Referee in match fixing scandal
A Brazilian referee is alleged to have accepted bribes to influence the results of matches in the Brasileiro as part of a betting ring. It has thrown the league into turmoil as he officiated at 11 matches this season and it now looks like all 11 matches will have to be replayed. The football authorities in Brazil (not known to be the world's best) have promised a full inquiry into further allegations of match fixing.
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