Football scandal: Messages and audios lead PJ to investigate refereeing fraud
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Football scandal: Messages and audios lead PJ to investigate refereeing fraud

Correio da Manhã11 September 2026 at 23:44

The Judicial Police are investigating a refereeing scandal in Portuguese football, after the disclosure of messages and audios that reveal arrangements in the national league.

The conversations involve the former president of Estrela da Amadora and an official responsible for referees, indicating possible match-fixing in Portuguese football.

The case brought to light suspicions of refereeing fraud, raising questions about the integrity of sporting competitions in Portugal.

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