Guabirá goalkeeper faces death threats amid match-fixing allegations

Bolivian football match-fixing allegations death threats Guabirá Always Ready

A major scandal has emerged in Bolivian football following a 6-0 defeat of Guabirá by Always Ready. Guabirá coach Leonardo Egüez and several players have alleged that goalkeeper Juan Manuel Ferrel received death threats against himself, his wife, and his mother prior to the match.

According to the allegations, criminals demanded that Ferrel either pay a specific sum of money or concede at least three goals during the game. The coach reported that the atmosphere in the locker room was extremely tense, with players visibly shaken and some in tears due to the fear for their teammates' families.

Guabirá club officials have filed a formal complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office, and the Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) has confirmed it is launching an official investigation into the potential match-fixing and extortion attempt. Always Ready has expressed solidarity with Guabirá and called for a thorough inquiry to protect the integrity of the sport.

Entities

Always Ready · Club Deportivo Guabirá · Federación Boliviana de Fútbol · Guabirá · Juan Manuel Ferrel · Leonardo Egüez · Manuel Ferrel

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[● 2 SOURCES] Guabirá club officials filed a formal complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the threats and potential match-fixing. diez.bo · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
[● 13 SOURCES] Guabirá coach Leonardo Egüez reported that goalkeeper Juan Manuel Ferrel received death threats against himself, his wife, and his mother. 1000noticias.com.py · n1info.ba · rtsh.al · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.karakartal.com · +8 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Guabirá lost the match against Always Ready with a score of 6-0. 1000noticias.com.py · diez.bo · n1info.ba · rtsh.al · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +8 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The threats allegedly demanded a specific sum of money or that the goalkeeper concede at least three goals. 1000noticias.com.py · n1info.ba · rtsh.al · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.karakartal.com · +7 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The club Always Ready expressed solidarity with Guabirá and called for an investigation to preserve the integrity of the sport. 1000noticias.com.py · n1info.ba · www.elbuentono.com.mx · www.newsday.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) has launched a formal investigation into the allegations in coordination with the Prosecutor's Office. 1000noticias.com.py · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr · www.newsday.com