On 21 February 2026, the judge presiding over the Criminal Court no. 1 of Alicante acquitted the six defendants in the case involving alleged match-fixing by Spanish club Eldense to profit from sports betting during the 2016-2017 season. Among them are an Italian investor in the club, coaches and players.
The Ruling
The judge of Criminal Court no. 1 of Alicante, Ms. Teresa María Belmonte, issued a ruling on an alleged match-fixing scheme by CD Eldense in 2017. The Court has acquitted all the defendants, finding that the charges against them have not...
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