Italian match fixing

[soggy biscuit]

Bari defender Andrea Masiello arrested for and admits to scoring an own goal in exchange for around £40,000

8 other Bari players under investigation. Magistrates have suggested that management at Bari and Lecce knew about the match fixing. Bari players are claiming that their 'ultra's' are forcing them into it to win bets. 9 matches being looked into

James Richardson was on the radio this morning and he said some big names are expected to be dragged into the scandal

[Barry the bird boggler]

[philM]

Here's a video of Bari's goal, skip to around 3:25..

It does look like the other player passed it to him for him to tap in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drcKJEmzjwE