{"id":273182,"date":"2023-05-12T07:16:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T12:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=273182"},"modified":"2023-05-12T12:45:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T17:45:31","slug":"mls-to-investigate-match-fixing-following-max-alves-suspension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/mls-to-investigate-match-fixing-following-max-alves-suspension\/","title":{"rendered":"MLS to Investigate Match-Fixing Following Max Alves Suspension"},"content":{"rendered":"

No one should be surprised that match-fixing takes place in sports, although recent revelations about the scope of it are putting sports betting in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. After it surfaced that Colorado Rapids player Max Alves<\/a> was suspended from the team and faces possible criminal charges for his involvement, MLS promises to help turn off the light.<\/p>\n

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Max Alves of the Colorado Rapids on the soccer field. His involvement in manipulating soccer games for money is leading to a major MLS investigation. (Image: La Presse<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Illegal sports betting and match-fixing<\/a> are impacting the global image of soccer. But one could argue that the legalization and regulation of sports betting are helping to clean up the sport.<\/p>\n

Brazil has been facing a long-running scandal involving its soccer program and match-fixing. As authorities continue their investigation there, they uncovered evidence leading them to Alves and the Rapids.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a result, with the attention being given to sports betting across the US, even an isolated incident can become a major ordeal. MLS is working to get in front of any possible issues to prevent further damage.<\/p>\n

Turning Yellow into Green<\/h2>\n

Alves, originally from Brazil, is allegedly part of a group of players who received large amounts of money from people who fix specific situations of the matches to obtain profits from bookmakers. In his case, Alves reportedly received $12K for being booked during the game between Colorado and the Los Angeles Galaxy last September.<\/p>\n

The Rapids officially suspended Alves on Wednesday as the investigation continues. That $12K payout could bring to an end a million-dollar career. Colorado picked up Alves about a year and a half ago, and the 22-year-old was a rising star with a bright future in soccer.<\/p>\n

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A statement from Major League Soccer. pic.twitter.com\/7oZKKRqitV<\/a><\/p>\n

— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) May 11, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n