Ivory Coast claim Elye Wahi cleared to enter Canada for World Cup after visa drama amid ‘corruption’ arrest (opens original article in a new tab)

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi was cleared to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany after visa complications, amid an ongoing French corruption investigation involving the player.

• Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi received travel authorization to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany after visa issues
• Wahi is linked to a French corruption investigation involving unusual betting patterns around a yellow card he received in a Ligue 1 match
• The Ivorian Football Federation expressed confidence in Wahi and stated no official legal proceedings have been notified against him
• A 23-year-old Ligue 1 player was arrested in France on suspicion of sports corruption and related crimes