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Sevilla's Kike Salas Detained for Forcing Yellow Cards; Faces Up to Three Years in Prison

Jan 14, 2025, 02:50 PM

Sevilla FC defender Kike Salas has been detained by Spanish police over allegations of participating in illegal sports betting activities. Authorities are investigating claims that Salas deliberately received seven yellow cards in eight matches last season to benefit betting schemes involving his friends and relatives. The police have examined six matches from the end of the previous season where Salas's actions are under scrutiny. He was taken into custody after a training session and questioned by officials regarding his involvement in the alleged match-fixing. Salas faces potential charges that could result in up to three years in prison.