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Czech football corruption and match-fixing scandal

Overview

A widespread corruption investigation within Czech football, which began in March 2026, has led to significant disciplinary actions against players and officials. The scandal involves allegations of fraud, bribery, and organized crime, prompting scrutiny from Czech police.

In September 2026, the Football Association of the Czech Republic (FAČR) Ethics Committee issued a record 20-year ban and a 500,000 CZK fine to goalkeeper Marek Kalina. Investigations revealed Kalina was involved in 11 incidents of systematic match-fixing between 2021 and 2024, accepting bribes to influence outcomes while playing for FK Zlínsko. The club has since been relegated to the lowest regional league.

In October 2026, the committee also banned former referee Simon Vejtasa for 15 years and imposed a 150,000 CZK fine. Vejtasa was found to have accepted bribes to influence matches involving the Baník Ostrava reserve team between 2021 and 2023. Vejtasa has denied the allegations and indicated intentions to appeal.

Entities

Football Association of the Czech Republic · Pavel Býma · Baník Ostrava · Simon Vejtasa · Martin Holub

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Czech referee Simon Vejtasa banned for 15 years over corruption

    Czech referee Simon Vejtasa has been banned from football for 15 years and fined 150,000 CZK following corruption findings involving three Baník Ostrava reserve team matches.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Marek Kalina receives record 20-year ban for match-fixing

    Czech goalkeeper Marek Kalina has received a record 20-year ban and a 500,000 CZK fine for systematic match-fixing and bribery involving 11 matches since 2021.

Sources

ceskenoviny.cz · ctsport.cz · dsport.bg · echo24.cz · futbalnet.sk · sport.aktuality.sk · sport.rozhlas.cz