Match-fixing a 'global threat', FIFA warn

A number of cases of rigged matches have seen heavy punishments handed down in recent months with players and officials from countries as varied as Armenia, Tunisia, Lebanon and Estonia being hit with life bans for their part in corruption.

Four clubs from Nigeria involved in matches with promotion to the Nationwide League Division have been banned for 10 years after scorelines of 79-0 and 67-0 in favour of the sides chasing elevation.

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