Three famous Spanish newspapers, AS, Marca and Sport, quoted by Servimedia, said that a series of players, former players and football officials in La Liga and the Spanish Second Division have just been arrested for their involvement in an organized crime ring.
The arrested suspects include: Carlos Aranda (retired), Bravo (retired), three players who played last season Borja Fernandez (Valladolid), Samu Saiz (Getafe), Inigo Lopez (Deportive), President Agustin Lasaosa and head of the health department Juan Carlos Galindo of Huesca Club.
The group of suspects arranged the scores and bet on matches in La Liga and the league in the 2016-2019 and 2017-2019 seasons. In which, Bravo is considered the leader of the group of suspects. Currently, the Spanish investigation agency is thoroughly completing the dossier to bring the case to light.
Bravo, 38, grew up at Real Madrid's training center and played for the A team for 6 years (2001-2007). The player has played 74 times for Real, winning two La Liga titles (2002-2003 and 2006-2007) and one Champions League title (2001-2002). After leaving the Bernabeu, Bravo played for 8 different small clubs. In 2017, Bravo retired.
In addition to Raul Bravo, Samuel saiz and Carlos Aranda are also two players who have played for Real. Samuel saiz grew up in the training center of the White Vultures, having played for Real Madrid B and C. Currently, this 28-year-old player plays for Getafe on loan from Leeds United. Meanwhile, former striker Carlos Aranda played for Real Madrid B and C.
Of the 7 arrested suspects, Borja Fernandez has just said goodbye to Real Valladolid after the 2018-2019 season ended. Player Inigo Lopez Montana is currently on the payroll of Deportivo La Coruna. Meanwhile, due to being ranked 19th, President Lasaosa's Huesca Club had to leave La Liga. Huesca is 9 points behind the safe zone.
