Sam Sodje, a former Nigerian football player, is under investigation by the English police following revelations made by the tabloid The Sun. The undercover reporter recorded Sodje boasting about his ability to influence football matches, including the World Cup. Sodje claimed to have convinced a player in the English second division to intentionally receive a yellow card in exchange for £30,000. He also asserted his capability to influence Premier League matches and expressed his intention to fix matches at the next World Cup. Sodje is in police custody along with five other individuals. The investigation is ongoing, and the names of those arrested have not been disclosed. The clubs associated with the implicated players, including Portsmouth and Oldham Athletic, have expressed their willingness to cooperate with the investigation.
SAM SODJE: A THREAT TO WORLD FOOTBALL? HE IS IN THE HANDS OF THE ENGLISH POLICE
