The Colorado Rapids suspended winger Max Alves amid an investigation into match-fixing. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
The newest high-profile athlete to obtain a suspension amid a playing investigation is Colorado Rapids winger Max Alves. According to an ESPN report, the MLS crew suspended the 21-year-old on Wednesday.
An announcement from the Rapids confirmed {that a} participant obtained a suspension, however didn’t establish the individual. The MLS additionally revealed on Wednesday that it’s conducting an investigation into illegal playing exercise by a former and present participant.
Brazilian media outlet O Globo linked Alves to a match-fixing scandal within the nation. Prosecutors within the state of Goiás charged 16 individuals on Wednesday, together with seven skilled gamers.
alleges that Alves obtained $12,000 to get a yellow card throughout a recreation
O Globo alleges that Alves obtained $12,000 to get a yellow card throughout a recreation in September 2022 towards the LA Galaxy. He obtained the cardboard about 90 seconds after approaching as an alternative. Alves additionally reportedly put the previous Houston Dynamo participant Zeca in contact with the match-fixing ring.
Alves has been taking part in with the Rapids for the previous couple of seasons, signing from Brazilian facet Flamengo. He performed in a dozen video games this season earlier than his suspension, together with the Rapids’ recreation on Saturday towards the Galaxy.
