We usually hear how some players and top officials are corrupt in terms of football matches, just in China, Son Jun-ho, a form former South Korean player and 43 other were banned for life for gambling and match-fixing.
That serves them right... You can't eat your cake and have it, never! One thing is certain; these officials know too well the influence of this unusual manipulation in the game, but since it adds to their pockets from different sources, they don't really care about the impact.
I've read a couple of comments above saying the punishment was rather too harsh on them -- have you realized the damage these set of corrupt officials have done in the system so far? Considering the fact that they wouldn't stop on their own unless they were apprehended?
If any player is caught is such corrupt act, do you think they should only be ban for life from gambling or more punishment should be attached to it?
i feel, since this is becoming too rampant and the number of recorded cases have skyrocketed over the years, anyone caught should be fined heavily, banned and made to serve time.
Also, do you think that those players work hand in hand with some casinos bookies?
I can assume they don't need to colab with bookmakers... They just need to summon the administrative department of the fixed teams, make a huge payment on bribe for both ends and that's it...