Martsoukos: “There are proposals for the armoring of SL2 – On the side of Interpol in the investigations”

Petros Martsoukos took a position, following the latest developments in the second-ranked professional division of our football, with the investigations of Interpol and the Greek authorities for illegal betting in Super League 2.

With the president of the organizing Authority mentioning in his statement on the one hand all the moves he and his colleagues made to deal with the “phenomenon” in question, on the other hand making it clear that he is at everyone’s disposal to provide any help…

Analytically:

“The rampant illegal betting is the biggest scourge of football, not only in Greece but in the whole of Europe.

In recent days, the sports-loving public has been informed of a major investigation with the participation of Interpol, which is being carried out in six countries, including Greece.

My point is firm: Not only should we not fear such investigations but we should seek them out and help them in every way if we really want to get clean football that respects every sane investor and every sports fan.

Since the start of my tenure, I have consistently stated that my aim for Super League 2 is to create a league that is upgraded, clean and attractive to sound investors, sponsors, broadcasters and strong partners that will restore our league to its glory. never again B National.

In the context of my specific unwavering will, at the last board meeting on June 28, proposals were submitted by the board to our PAE members, with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of the league and shielding the matches of our category as much as possible from external factors .

I have even referred to a reduction or total removal of a percentage of state betting tax revenue for teams penalized for rigged games by the Ethics Commission.

We are under no illusions. We know we have a very difficult uphill climb ahead of us. And if we want to succeed, we must neither ostrich nor turn a blind eye to the big problems and especially to the big threats facing our category.

We are starting a battle to create a clean and attractive Super League 2 and we want on our side the Ministry of Sports and the relevant bodies to jointly establish the criteria and safeguards that will put a definitive end to the suspicion and shadows that accompany here and years our championship.

We are at the disposal of Interpol and all prosecuting authorities for the full clarification of the ongoing investigation.”