The Cheat Sheet - A Roundup of Sports, Gambling and Crime News - Feb. 24, 2025
Match-fixing from Afghanistan to Ukraine, doping in the NBA, billion-dollar illegal betting rings, we break down who’s cheating, who’s covering it up, and who’s finally getting caught.
The Cheat Sheet - February 24, 2025 - Issue 6
The weekly briefing for developments in sports, gambling, and crime all around the world, compiled with support from Francisco Baranca and Chris Rasmussen.
FOOTBALL
AFGHANISTAN – Afghan club disbands after alleging match fixing
Afghan football club, Attack Energy, has voluntarily disbanded in protest at what it says is the national federation’s failure to properly investigate allegations of match fixing. Attack Energy led the Afghanistan Champions League for most of the season until eventual winners Abu Muslim secured an 8–0 victory over Adalat Farah—a match marred by controversy, as both Abu Muslim and Adalat Farah are owned by the same entity.
BRAZIL – Brazil extends match-fixing probe into Lucas Paqueta
Brazilian football authorities have widened their investigation into match-fixing following new evidence in the Lucas Paqueta case. New evidence concerning alleged match-fixer William Rogatto is being awaited. This expanded probe comes just …
