'Bribery' In Football: What Are The Legal Consequences?

The top story in the UK media today is about alleged corruption in English football. Someone said to be a "fixer" for betting syndicates was secretly recorded boasting that the results of English lower-league matches and even international matches could be bought, once the price was right. Six people, including three players, have been arrested by the UK's new National Crime Agency. There are lots of details in the Daily Telegraph.

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