Platini urges new laws to combat match-fixing

The former France captain, who has described match-fixing orchestrated by gambling rings as the biggest threat to the sport, said a few countries had introduced laws but others needed to follow suit.

"European football is in danger and I believe I could even say that the whole of sport in Europe is in danger," he said.

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