Finland football rocked by match-fixing scandal

Gerald · 06-11-11, 09:08 AM

Finnish football has been rocked by a match-fixing scandal which has implications across the world.

Nine former members of one team and a Singapore national accused of organising the scams have been put on trial.

Meanwhile, a criminal investigation has begun into another club suspected of money-laundering.

Betting syndicates have been said to make as much as $1.5m (£0.9m) from fixed games.

The Finnish League, which began its new season in May, usually commands a low profile in the global game.

'Tip of the iceberg'

But events over the past few months have brought it to the attention of football's world governing body, and its fight against corruption.

Tampere, Finland's former champions, have been suspended.

The club received $435,000 from a Singapore company, but officials could not explain why they had been given such a large sum. Money-laundering is suspected.

Finnish police have said the case is linked to the trial of seven Zambians and two Georgians who used to play for a different club in the north of the country.

They are accused of accepting bribes worth more than $750,000 to affect the outcome of matches.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13736085

Note: 11 June 2011 Last updated at 00:03 GMT

Feuer Frei! · 06-11-11, 09:21 AM

I'm wondering if any spotlights would have been shed on this fiasco had not the lid been lifted on corruption in FIFA?
It all seems perfect timing. For the Media.

Gerald · 06-11-11, 09:26 AM

Maybe, maybe not, but it is well known, that this stuff is historically, and that apparently going around the world, around the clock.

Gerald · 06-11-11, 11:14 AM

Wonder if Dowly, has a spontaneous comment on this,

Dowly · 06-11-11, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Wonder if Dowly, has a spontaneous comment on this,

My spontaneous comment would've been: ----s.

But as that is highly inappropriate, I just say: Football's for pussies. We should stick to what we are atleast somewhat good at: motorsports and hockey.

Gerald · 06-11-11, 12:02 PM

BossMark · 06-11-11, 12:43 PM

She can play in my team any time as long as its shared baths

Jimbuna · 06-11-11, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BossMark

She can play in my team any time as long as its shared baths

Your team aren't up to the standard where any bribes would even be offered

BossMark · 06-11-11, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Your team aren't up to the standard where any bribes would even be offered

Dont know what mean by that

Dowly · 06-11-11, 12:53 PM

(Pamela David)

Gerald · 06-11-11, 12:53 PM

Hottentot · 06-11-11, 12:55 PM

I see we have turned a thread about useless Finnish football into an useful thread about boobs in only six posts.

Bravo!

Dowly · 06-11-11, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottentot

I see we have turned a thread about useless Finnish football into an useful thread about boobs in only six posts.

Bravo!

About frigging time we have a boob thread, would you not agree?

Hottentot · 06-11-11, 01:02 PM

You're asking that from another Finn? Seriously?

Dowly · 06-11-11, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottentot

You're asking that from another Finn? Seriously?

That's a good point.

Right, I have now unofficially taken this thread as hostage !

The thread will meet it's unfortunate demise unless the following objective is met:

- Post boobs (no, not the birds)
- Please try to stick to the nudity rules, blaa blaa blaa
- And most importantly, this spam thread is APPROVED by Dowly. (better mark this day, there won't be another one of these.

)

Fire away!

06-11-11, 09:08 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Finland football rocked by match-fixing scandal Finnish football has been rocked by a match-fixing scandal which has implications across the world. Nine former members of one team and a Singapore national accused of organising the scams have been put on trial. Meanwhile, a criminal investigation has begun into another club suspected of money-laundering. Betting syndicates have been said to make as much as $1.5m (£0.9m) from fixed games. The Finnish League, which began its new season in May, usually commands a low profile in the global game. 'Tip of the iceberg' But events over the past few months have brought it to the attention of football's world governing body, and its fight against corruption. Tampere, Finland's former champions, have been suspended. The club received $435,000 from a Singapore company, but officials could not explain why they had been given such a large sum. Money-laundering is suspected. Finnish police have said the case is linked to the trial of seven Zambians and two Georgians who used to play for a different club in the north of the country. They are accused of accepting bribes worth more than $750,000 to affect the outcome of matches. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13736085 Note: 11 June 2011 Last updated at 00:03 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

06-11-11, 09:21 AM	#2
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	I'm wondering if any spotlights would have been shed on this fiasco had not the lid been lifted on corruption in FIFA? It all seems perfect timing. For the Media. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

06-11-11, 09:26 AM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Maybe, maybe not, but it is well known, that this stuff is historically, and that apparently going around the world, around the clock. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Wonder if Dowly, has a spontaneous comment on this, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	She can play in my team any time as long as its shared baths __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	(Pamela David)

06-11-11, 12:53 PM	#11
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	__________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

06-11-11, 12:55 PM	#12
Hottentot Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: My private socialist utopia of Finland Posts: 1,918 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I see we have turned a thread about useless Finnish football into an useful thread about boobs in only six posts. Bravo! __________________ Хотели как лучше, а получилось как всегда.

06-11-11, 01:02 PM	#14
Hottentot Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: My private socialist utopia of Finland Posts: 1,918 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	You're asking that from another Finn? Seriously? __________________ Хотели как лучше, а получилось как всегда.