Entire league suspended in Israel due to match-fixing scandal

Match-fixing remains a persistent issue in global football, but the suspension of an entire league is a rare occurrence.

Details: Matches in Israel’s third division, specifically the Northern Division of Liga Alef, have been halted due to systematic suspicions of match-fixing, which have undermined the integrity of the competition.

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A special committee will be formed within three weeks to determine the league’s future. Possible outcomes include restructuring the league based on the current standings or its complete dissolution.

Reminder: Kiryat Yam currently leads the league, holding a seven-point advantage over Hapoel Migdal HaEmek.