Panama Footballer Faces Match-Fixing Allegations After Own Goal
- Gustavo Herrera accused teammate José Calderón of match-fixing after a critical own goal.
- Sporting San Miguelito self-reported the incident involving their goalkeeper, who has played in Panama’s national team.
- The Liga Panamena de Futbol launched an investigation into the allegations.
- Calderón denied any wrongdoing, attributing the goal to an unintentional error.
- The incident occurs amid increased scrutiny on sports integrity ahead of the World Cup.
José Calderón is under investigation for alleged match-fixing following a significant mistake during a game that led to Alianza FC’s victory over Sporting San Miguelito. The accusations came from his teammate Gustavo Herrera, prompting their club to request an official inquiry by football authorities in Panama.
This situation arises as global attention focuses on sports integrity issues before the upcoming World Cup, where Panama will compete for its second appearance in history. (Source)
