Ivory Coast’s World Cup star Elye Wahi ‘arrested over match-fixing offences’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi was arrested in France on suspicion of match-fixing ahead of the World Cup, with an ongoing investigation into sports corruption and financial crimes.

• Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi was arrested on May 29 for match-fixing investigation
• Wahi is under investigation for receiving a yellow card during a Ligue 1 match on May 17
• French prosecutors confirm ongoing investigation into sports corruption and money laundering
• Wahi is not part of the French World Cup team