Friends of arrested footballer say they are shocked, expect case to collapse
A footballer was arrested Sunday in a Lahav 433 investigation into betting and match-fixing. He is being questioned and will appear later for a detention-extension hearing, while those close to him deny any involvement.
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- A footballer was arrested Sunday over suspected betting and match-fixing.
- Lahav 433 is handling the investigation.
- He will face a hearing on extending his detention this afternoon.
- His club does not plan to use him next season.
- Friends and associates say he is uninvolved and the case will collapse.
A footballer was arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of betting and match-fixing in a case being handled by Israel Police's Lahav 433 unit. He is expected to appear in the afternoon for a hearing on extending his detention, and he is currently being questioned.
The player belongs to a major club, but he is not expected to play for it next season and is not in its plans. People close to him said he has nothing to do with the investigation or with the other suspects.
Friends of the player said they were stunned by the arrest. One said,
אותו אירוע, כפי שכל מערכת דיווחה עליו בנפרד. פתחו כמה דיווחים כדי להשוות מה כל מערכת מדגישה, ומה היא משאירה בחוץ.
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