Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka’s yellow card is being investigated by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) amid gambling-related suspicions.
Granit Xhaka ‘s mysterious yellow card. Arsenal ‘s Premier League victory over Leeds United. last season is being investigated by the National Guard. The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) amid doubts over the gambling scandal. The English Football Association (FA) has been conducting a six-month investigation. It has referred the matter to the country’s top organized crime authorities raising serious concerns about corruption and criminal activity. may happen
The FA has opened an investigation after. We have been alerted of questionable betting patterns related to a yellow card given to Xhaka towards. The end of Arsenal’s 4-1 win at Elland Road on 18 December 2021 but not yet. Any indication of wrongdoing of Xhaka or other Arsenal players. But there are reports that An unusually big £52,000 bet. Xhaka will be shown a yellow card in the final 10 minutes despite Arsenal leading 4-1.
The Swiss midfielder was booked by referee Andre Marriner. A delay in the 86th minute as he delayed the team’s free-kick. The video of the event shows that Xhaka stood on top of the ball deep into his own half for about 20 seconds. It was clear he didn’t want to rush the free-kick before he finally got a yellow card.
Suspicious bets are placed on the Betting Exchange. An online sports betting model based on real events. And it was reported shortly thereafter that the bet made £250,000. Leading bookmakers have reported to the UFABET FA due to the large amount of money involved. A source told Sportsmail that the amount was much higher than the usual bet for yellow cards. Another peculiar aspect of this incident is that the odds offered on the Betting Exchange. Xhaka will be carded are higher in the last 10 minutes. Than they were before the start of the match.
The FA has not opened any investigations. About Shaka’s actions. The 29-year-old has a poor disciplinary record for Arsenal. He was shown 10 yellow cards and sent off twice last season. Xhaka has been shown a yellow card or sent off for more than a quarter of the number of matches he has played for the club.