In a startling revelation, former Lokomotiv Moscow goalkeeper and sporting director Hasanbi Bidzhiev has disclosed details of a fraudulent letter sent to Italian giants AC Milan. The letter, purportedly from the Russian club, contained a proposal to 'buy' a match.
The incident highlights the persistent threat of match-fixing in football. Bidzhiev's account suggests an attempt to corrupt a game involving two major European clubs, Lokomotiv Moscow and AC Milan. The letter was a forgery, not an official communication from the railwaymen.
This disclosure comes as football authorities worldwide continue to combat corruption and protect the integrity of the sport. The specific details of the proposed match or the timeline of the letter's dispatch were not provided in the initial report.
The claim remains unverified at this stage, and no official comment from either Lokomotiv Moscow or AC Milan has been reported. Such allegations, if substantiated, would represent a serious breach of sporting ethics and could lead to significant investigations.