Investigation into possible match fixing in PSG's game vs. Red Star Belgrade
UEFA alerted France to a possible bet made by one of the club's directors
French authorities have opened and investigation into possible match fixing in the Champions League game between París Saint-Germain (PSG) and Red Star Belgrade (6-1) this month, according to L'Equipe.
The French newspaper claim UEFA alerted France to a possible bet made by one of the club's directors on his team losing the game by five or more goals. The bet is said to have been worth five million euros.
With Neymar as the star of the show, PSG won the game easily. Thomas Tuchel's side were 4-0 up by half time and Kylian Mbappe added a fifth in the second half.
Marin reduced the defecit but Neymar added a sixth in the 81st minute to seal a five-goal win for the Ligue 1 champions.
A PSG statement said: "It was with the greatest stupefaction that Paris Saint-Germain discovered this Friday an article on the L'Equipe website regarding suspicions of match-fixing concerning the UEFA Champions League game with Red Star Belgrade on 3 October, suspicions regarding the alleged actions of bettors from Serbia.
"The Club categorically rejects any and all direct and indirect implication in relation to these suspicions and would like to point out at no moment has Paris Saint-Germain been approached by the National Financial Court in charge of the investigation.
"Paris Saint-Germain remains at the disposal of the investigators and will not tolerate the slightest attack on its reputation nor that of its officials. To that end, the Club reserves the right to take legal action against any party that makes defamatory statements against the club and/or its officials.
"The Club reaffirms its profound attachment to the fundamental principle of sport, which is and always will be the integrity of its competitions."
