Zenit Linked With UEFA Cup Match-Fixing
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1 Oct 2008, 14:16
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The Spanish daily claims that, while the two were arrested on several charges, their connection with Zenit has caused particular concern.
It is said that the two helped fix the UEFA Cup semi-finals against Bayern and the final against Rangers in favour of the Russian outfit, who ended up lifting the trophy.
It is alleged that intercepted telephone conversations between the head of the 'Tambovskaya' criminal fraternity, Gennadi Petrov, and his right-hand man, Leonid Khristoforov, have also included 'bragging' about possible match-fixing.
Nothing has been confirmed of yet, but ABC confirms that the Spanish police and Guardia Civil have opened investigations against the Russian mafia to determine the veracity of these claims.
Newspapers across Spain are speculating that the claims could be a bluff, or red herring, on the part of the Mafia men, who may be seeking to distract law enforcement officials from other offences. (Their arrest was allegedly drug-related, and not a football matter.)
Last night Zenit, who have yet to comment on the allegations, narrowly lost out 2-1 at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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It is said that the two helped fix the UEFA Cup semi-finals against Bayern and the final against Rangers in favour of the Russian outfit, who ended up lifting the trophy.
It is alleged that intercepted telephone conversations between the head of the 'Tambovskaya' criminal fraternity, Gennadi Petrov, and his right-hand man, Leonid Khristoforov, have also included 'bragging' about possible match-fixing.
Nothing has been confirmed of yet, but ABC confirms that the Spanish police and Guardia Civil have opened investigations against the Russian mafia to determine the veracity of these claims.
Newspapers across Spain are speculating that the claims could be a bluff, or red herring, on the part of the Mafia men, who may be seeking to distract law enforcement officials from other offences. (Their arrest was allegedly drug-related, and not a football matter.)
Last night Zenit, who have yet to comment on the allegations, narrowly lost out 2-1 at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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