Obviously I am particularly interested in this. The FA apparently are referring it to an independent commission. The burden of proof is lower and can be based on probability rather than beyond a reasonable doubt. The thinking is that whilst it looks very very suspicious that might not be enough so it may be that they have something more concrete to go on. There is also a situation where bets were placed on paqueta and another Brazilian in Spain to get cards in the one bet that and it happened. You would think IF he has nothing to hide he will go legal himself. It is considered much more serious than the Toney and tonoli situation as he could effect the outcome of the bet himself. If proven there is the possibility of a lifetime ban which again ‘if proven’ you could not argue with for many reasons
Originally Posted by Dathaianseo
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