Football scandal may go beyond the Italian boundaries. New details have been revealed - Along with the Italian footballers several Swiss athletes are also suspected in deal matches.
Swiss football authorities suspect four second-tier matches could be linked to a widespread Italian match-fixing probe, - AP reported.
Switzerland's federal prosecution office says the national football federation has filed a complaint against "unknown persons."
Spokeswoman Jacqueline Buehlmann says prosecutors are "examining whether the alleged actions meet the requirements for suspected criminal behaviour."
Swiss daily Tages-Anzeiger says the matches include a second division game between Locarno and Stade Nyonnais last September.
Stade Nyonnais led 2-1 when UEFA's betting monitoring system reportedly identified wagers placed on Locarno scoring again. The match ended 2-2.
Around 50 suspects have been arrested in an Italian operation led by prosecutors in Cremona.
Investigation speaks about involvement of FC Siena in the match-fixing scandal gripping Italy. The case of the goalkeeper of Italy national team and FC Juventus Gianluigi Buffon is being studied. Prosecutor office plans to interrogate him.
