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As per an Indian Express report, the ACU, in a confidential report submitted to the BCCI, has highlighted that a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match this year between Tuti Patriots and Madurai Panthers witnessed betting of around 24 million pounds (about Rs 225 crore) on the international site Betfair. "The report states that Betfair was so perturbed by the unusually high amount linked to an Indian state league that it stopped taking bets on any matches involving Tuti Patriots. The ACU report draws its findings from two research companies that monitor odds being placed for any team during any T20 league across the world," claims the news daily. Earlier last month, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly made a startling revelation when asked about the fixing scandals that rocked the TNPL and Karnataka Premier League (KPL). Ganguly revealed that a cricketer was approached by a bookie during the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, which had been reported to the Board's Anti-Corruption Unit … [Read more...] about TNPL 2019: Bets worth Rs 225 crore placed on a game between Tuti Patriots and Madurai Panthers: Report

Manchester City are working with police to identify an individual after footage appeared to show a supporter allegedly making monkey gestures towards Manchester United players. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side secure a 2-1 win at the Etihad but Saturday evening's Premier League match was overshadowed by the alleged incident off the field of play, which is being investigated by the Football Association.During an altercation with a group of City fans, United midfielder Fred appeared to be struck by an object thrown from the crowd as he went to take a corner in the 68th minute. Lighters and a plastic water bottle could be seen on the pitch. A City fan was also filmed appearing to make a racist gesture, and more than one United player felt they had been racially abused during the incident, reporting their concerns to City and to referee Anthony Taylor.City confirmed: "The club are aware of a video circulating on social media which appears … [Read more...] about Manchester City, FA and police investigate after United players allege they were racially abused

A man was arrested on Sunday morning in connection with allegations of racist abuse during Saturday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium. Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man in connection with allegations of racist abuse during Saturday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.Goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial helped Manchester United secure a 2-1 win over City but a pulsating match was overshadowed by the alleged incident off the field of play.During an altercation with a group of City fans, United midfielder Fred appeared to be struck by an object thrown from the crowd as he went to take a corner in the 68th minute. Lighters and a plastic water bottle could be seen on the pitch.A City fan was also filmed making what appeared to be a racist gesture towards some of the Manchester United players.More than one United player felt they had been racially abused during the incident, reporting their concerns to City and to referee Anthony Taylor.Earlier on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Manchester City vs Manchester United: Man arrested after alleged racism at Etihad Stadium

A man was arrested for making racist gestures. © AFP British police on Sunday arrested a 41-year-old man after a video posted on social media showed a supporter apparently making racist gestures during Saturday's Manchester derby. "Police were called to a report of a supporter making alleged racist gestures and sounds towards players during the Manchester City and Manchester United derby," said Greater Manchester Police in a statement. "A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order and remains in custody for questioning."City pledged to take a zero tolerance approach against supporters found to have subjected United players to racist abuse after the Premier League champions lost 2-1 to their local rivals at the Etihad Stadium.United midfielder Fred was hit by objects thrown from the crowd as he prepared to take a corner in the second half and footage on social media appears to show a City fan mimicking a monkey at the Brazilian.United … [Read more...] about Man Arrested Over ‘Racist Gesture’ At Manchester Derby