Advertisement
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera. Mike Hewitt

Herrera denies involvement in match-fixing

“I love football and I believe in fair play, both on and off the pitch.”

ANDER HERRERA HAS denied being involved in match-fixing after the Manchester United man was named in a Spanish corruption investigation.

The 25-year-old was one of 41 players and coaches named in connection with a case relating to a clash between Levante and Real Zaragoza at the end of La Liga’s 2010-11 season.

It is alleged that Levante players were paid to lose the match, which Zaragoza – featuring Herrera - won 2-1.

Herrera, along with Swansea City’s Jefferson Montero – who was in the Levante side – have been named, and the United man took to his official Facebook account to protest his innocence.

“I have never had and will never have anything to do with manipulating match results,” he said.

“If I am ever called to testify in any judicial hearing, I’ll be happy to attend, as my conscience is clear.

“I love football and I believe in fair play, both on and off the pitch.”

FAI make anti-racism stance after ‘doctored’ image of Tweet

THAT Ireland handball and why Thierry Henry isn’t loved in his home country

Close
5 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.