He soccer of Bulgaria was involved in a new scandal after the controversial image captured in the room of Var During the match between Cska Sofía and Lokomotiv Sofía, corresponding to day 27 of the local league, when in full transmission, the cameras revealed that one of the technicians responsible for attending the referees was using your cell phone to enter a sports betting site.
This incident, which quickly went viral, has generated outrage and concern in the sports field.
The Ethical Code of the FIFA It clearly establishes that referees, officers and others involved in football matches have strictly prohibited to participate, directly or indirectly, in sports -related betting activities.
However, the technician involved, although he is not an arbitrator, is part of the group that works with VAR technology during the meetings, which intensifies the suspicions of irregularities and calls into question the integrity of the system.
This fact occurs in a context where sports bets have been under constant scrutiny. Worldwide, cases such as the former player of Milan, Sandro Tonalli, who was suspended ten months, and that of Brazilian Lucas Paquetá, currently in the West Ham, are examples of severe sanctions for betting activities related to bets.
In Argentina, incidents such as Kevin Lomónaco, figure in Independientes, and accusations in promotion categories, were also recorded.
Although official sanctions have not yet been announced for the technician involved, this case shows the need to strengthen control and surveillance measures in football, especially in areas as sensitive as VAR, where transparency must be absolute.
The outcome of this situation could bring important consequences for the Bulgarian League and its international reputation.
Source: Ambito
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