12 clubs in Italy under investigation

NBC just did a quick news segment about how 12 different clubs are under investigation for suspected match-fixing... we'll see how that whole mess unfolds. So far, they only specifically called out Siena and mentioned two unnamed players caught up in the scandal.

Honestly, it feels like there's always some investigation going on over in Italy, yet we never actually see any real results. Who knows why that is? 🙄

Honestly, thank God the police and the courts in America are such a total mess, because if they actually did their jobs, you wouldn't be walking away with the "most important side hustle" ever.😁

FJBG
Mr.Ex.President😁

I honestly think we’re looking at a massive scandal here in America rather than just some investigation that leads nowhere... they've started picking off the heavyweights one by one, from the Dallas Cowboys to the Washington Commanders and the New York Yankees.. it feels like they're just stuffing their rosters with bottom-tier clubs to pad the numbers..

One of the suspects being looked at is Nicola Ventola 😲
I mean, what was he even trying to pull by compromising...

And looking at the list of suspected teams, my buddy actually gave me a tip on some of them that turned out to be spot on:

Piacenza - Ascoli x
Chievo - Siena x

All four of those squads are right there on that list of twelve shady outfits...

Douglas Edwards2 said:I honestly believe this is a massive scandal unfolding in America rather than just another investigation that leads nowhere. They’ve started losing ground one by one—the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Commanders, the New York Yankees... their standings are being padded by teams that are, frankly, pretty weak-minded.

The networks are just stuffing them full of wins from bottom-tier clubs because those points don't actually mean anything to the likes of the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Yankees, or the Washington Commanders. It’s the exact same story in America every single year. This whole investigation will just drag on until the big boss decides it's time to shut it down.

And there you have it... those backroom deals we all know and love. It looks like the New York Yankees get some easy points now to stay afloat, only for Reggina to collect their debt next season...

Frank Morales3 said:That’s just how those backroom deals work... The Yankees give Reggini some points now to stay afloat, then Reggina hands them right back next season.

But the second a team like Zadar does the exact same thing, suddenly it’s a national crisis. 😁

FJBG
Mr.Ex.President😁

It’s practically a matter of national security if the LA Lakers pull off a comeback... it would be nothing short of a terrorist attack😁

But honestly, no matter how things shake out, it won't mean a damn thing for the New York Yankees or the Dallas Cowboys, though it'll definitely sting the Washington Commanders (as per usual)...

frozeneagle49 said:Little guy's gonna blow up again (just like he always does)...

Who gives a damn?😁
Washington Commanders suck.😈

FJBG
mr. ex😁

Frank Morales3 says:
that’s just how those backroom deals work... the New York Yankees need Reggini to pick up some points to stay afloat, so Reggina just hands them the wins next season...

...it’s pretty suspicious when you look at the pattern—last season, Reggina somehow managed to beat the Dallas Cowboys right after they had already clinched the title... kind of looks like exactly what we’re seeing happen with the Yankees this year...

Frank Morales3 said:That's just how those backroom deals work... Like the New York Yankees helping Reggini grab points now, only for Reggina to pay them back next season.

Since when does anyone actually play the game based on what happens this season?

What if there's a massive pile of "debts" carried over from last year, or even a few seasons ago, stretching back like ten years...😁 😁

Word on the street is gambling wins are driving the fix, with the Mafia allegedly pulling the strings. An elite anti-mafia task force based out of Naples is handling the investigation.
The suspects include 5 players, 8 non-athletes, and 12 clubs spanning all levels... basically the A, B, C1, and C2 leagues.

The matches currently under scrutiny are:

Lecce - Siena (0:0)
Chievo - Siena (1:1)
Siena - Udinese (1:0)
Crotone - Fermana (3:0)
Lumezzane - Torres (0:0)
Taranto - Catanzaro (0:1)
Ascoli - Piacenza (0:0)
Chievo - Reggina (0:0)

Seems like Siena was the most active participant here...

Though the results from the Washington Commanders and New York Yankees matchups in the final round are equally suspicious.

graniteviper37 said:...it's interesting how Reggina also beat the Dallas Cowboys last season when they were already champions—much like what happened this year with the New York Yankees...

That classic spite from Reggio Calabria... always playing their best against the best. 😁

mr. ex said:Who gives a damn😁
Washington Commanders suck😈

FJBG
mr. ex😁

Man, I've never really gotten this... why hate a team just because they knocked your favorites out of the bracket??

It's not their fault they're playing against such absolute clowns... (we all know exactly who we're talking about)

frozeneagle49 said:Man, honestly, no matter how you look at it, it’s not happening for the Yankees, and the Cowboys don't stand a chance either... but the Commanders? They're gonna pull it off, just like they always do...

Look, the Washington Commanders have played way too many away games this season, and it’s getting ridiculous. What’s really wild is that both of those incidents that triggered the sanctions actually happened on the road. So once again, we’ve got the home teams walking away scot-free despite their catastrophic organization... or even when they were straight-up complicit, basically cutting deals with the Commanders' fans like that whole situation with the Lazio crew...

The Italian league has always been a total circus, but honestly, that’s exactly what makes it so damn entertaining...😁

Let's go, Washington Commanders!

frozencobra69 said:Look... I've never understood this. Why hate a team just because they knocked your favorites out of the tournament??

It's not the Washington Commanders' fault that they have such absolute bottom-of-the-barrel players on the field... (we all know exactly who they are)

Wow, you really nailed the logic there.👎 Nice one :klap: The Los Angeles Dodgers are the ones who cut Z. Runje, not the Washington Commanders, and personally, I've hated the Washington Commanders for ages...
But honestly, all these big-money clubs can just go straight to hell...

FJBG
Mr.Ex.President😁

It would be pretty awesome if you guys could put together some solid, reliable picks for my parlays—just as long as they aren't rigged, because I'd never be able to live with myself if I felt like I was cheating the system😁

mr. ex said:Well, look at you being all smart about it...👎 Bravo :klap: The Dodgers knocked out Z. Runje, not the Washington Commanders, and honestly, I've hated the Commanders for ages....
And frankly, all those big-money clubs can just go straight to hell...

FJBG
mr. ex😁

so why the hate for the Commanders?

explain yourself... I'm waiting.

Mr. Ex said:And honestly, all those big-money clubs can just go shove it...

Since when was Rome actually considered "loaded"?

I mean, weren't they just getting dragged through the mud a minute ago for allegedly fixing matches just to stay afloat financially?
🙄