La Liga President Javier Tebas Admits Some Players Bet, But Refuses To Give Names

La Liga President Javier Tebas admitted in an interview with El Mundo that "there are some Primera players who bet," according to FOOTBALL ESPANA. Tebas was reacting to stories of the so-called "maletines," or suitcases, that have "once again reared their ugly head as teams get ready to settle the title and relegation issues." He said, "We are aware some players [in La Primera] bet, although we can’t give any names. ... There are rumors and it is our duty to investigate. We are on with it." Tebas went on to point the finger at the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which he accuses of "not doing enough to stamp it out." He said, "It appears that in the second and third divisions it is not being monitored. This is the role of the Federation and allows criminals and match-fixers to operate unimpeded in these categories" (FOOTBALL ESPANA, 5/12).