Czech police arrested dozens of people for match-fixing
PRAGUE - Czech police today arrested dozens of people in connection with match-fixing, in one of the biggest scandals in Czech football.
TL;DR
- Dozens of people were arrested in a major match-fixing scandal in Czech football.
- The scandal involved the first four leagues and potentially youth competitions.
- The Football Association of the Czech Republic is committed to eradicating the gambling mafia from sports.
- The arrests occurred shortly before the World Cup playoffs.
- Czech Republic last played in the World Cup in 2006.