After Botafogo’s 3-0 victory over Corinthians, Botafogo left-back Marçal – who played for Torreense, Nacional and Benfica in Portugal, criticized the recurring betting scheme in Brazil and revealed he had already been approached by a fan through the social networks to manipulate results.
«In my case, it was last year against Flamengo, when I received a card for complaining. Then I got a message on Instagram saying, ‘See a complaint card? It’s better to make money for it’. I gave an answer that could not be shown on television», stated Marçal.
“We know that being a football player is very difficult. You know how difficult it is to become a professional, in a big team, in Serie A. And after all the fights being tarnished because of schemes, I think it’s ridiculous. It’s happening to players who didn’t need it, it says a lot about character “, he added.
And he went on to say that players who accept this type of proposal must be handed over to the authorities.
«That people can respond accordingly and also show the police. If (a gambler) invites you and you say no, he will definitely look for another one. And maybe another will say yes, either because of a bad situation at the club or financial problems. Those players who were caught serve as a lesson to others and that we can have a clean championship “, informed the left side.
Marçal spoke about the scandal of match-fixing by sports betting, asked for punishment for the players involved and revealed that he had already received an invitation to participate and denied it. What do you think? #Brasileirão2023 pic.twitter.com/X81rtYooGS
— TNT Sports BR (@TNTSportsBR) May 12, 2023
2023-05-12 08:38:17
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