Czech Radio: players admit role in Czech football match-fixing scandal

Thirteen suspects, including Karviná midfielder Samuel Šigut, have admitted involvement in a football corruption scandal in Czechia, according to police documents cited by Czech Radio. The case involves alleged match-fixing, bribery and betting manipulation, mainly in Moravia-Silesia. Police charged 32 people in March. Investigators say some players accepted bribes to influence matches, while others were motivated by financial hardship or hopes of better contracts. Police believe the wider network included intermediaries recruiting players and overseas bettors, with possible links to the Balkans.