Israeli police arrest 19 in alleged soccer betting and match-fixing probe

Israeli police arrested 19 people linked to a professional football club over alleged match-fixing, illegal gambling, bribery and money laundering. Investigators suspect an organised group used the club for unlawful betting and say the activity spanned about three years; the inquiry remains at an early stage. The club chairman said it operated legally, while lawyers for some suspects said their clients deny wrongdoing.