The Judicial Police is investigating messages and audio recordings that may prove manipulations in Portuguese football refereeing. The investigation follows a case revealed by Duarte Gomes.
Duarte Gomes, who was a sports commentator, resigned from his position after revealing the suspicions of manipulation in refereeing. The former referee publicly reacted to the situation.
The newspaper Correio da Manhã reported that authorities are analyzing communications that may demonstrate attempts to influence refereeing decisions in football matches. The case involves a million-euro value associated with the suspicions.
The investigations are focused on an alleged classic of Portuguese football, where the manipulations are said to have occurred and are now being investigated by the Judicial Police.
