Sevilla's Kike Salas Investigated Over Alleged Match-Fixing Scheme

The 22-year-old defender is accused of deliberately earning yellow cards to benefit illegal betting involving friends and family.

Kike Salas, a 22-year-old Sevilla FC defender, was briefly detained by Spanish police on allegations of involvement in an illegal betting scheme.
Salas is accused of intentionally receiving yellow cards during LaLiga matches in the 2023-24 season to influence bets placed by friends and family.
The investigation revealed that Salas received 10 yellow cards last season, with seven occurring in the final nine matches when Sevilla's league position was secure.
Two additional individuals connected to Salas have also been arrested, and a court in Morón de la Frontera is leading the investigation.
LaLiga has expressed its intent to join the prosecution if the case proceeds to trial, emphasizing its commitment to integrity in football.