Three A-League Players Arrested for Alleged Yellow Card Betting Scheme

Australian footballers from Macarthur FC accused of manipulating yellow cards under instructions from an international crime figure.

New South Wales police arrested three players aged 27, 32, and 33 on Friday.
The alleged scheme involved receiving payments to intentionally get yellow cards during specific matches.
The senior player allegedly coordinated with a South American contact to execute the plan.
Investigations began in December 2023 and involved multiple agencies, including the UK Gambling Commission.
Football Australia and Macarthur FC are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.