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Ligue 1 scandal: Elye Wahi under scrutiny for alleged match-fixing

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Ligue 1 scandal: Elye Wahi under scrutiny for alleged match-fixing

The French Football League (LFP) has just dropped a bombshell. Following the tense 0-0 draw between OGC Nice and FC Metz on May 17, 2026, the governing body was alerted to irregular betting patterns tied to a key moment in the match.

Specifically, the LFP flagged an unusual surge in international sports betting activity surrounding the yellow card issued to Elye Wahi during the game. While the card itself was not controversial—appearing justified given the tackle by Metz’s Sadibou Sané—its timing raised eyebrows among integrity monitors. Wahi’s suspension due to accumulated yellow cards meant he would miss the first leg of Nice’s relegation playoff against AS Saint-Étienne, a decision that could have influenced the season’s outcome.

The LFP acted swiftly, reporting these findings to the Central Service for Racing and Gambling of the National Police, the National Gaming Authority, and the French Football Federation. On May 29, a formal complaint was filed under an anonymous designation (*

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