Hammers striker and AC Milan defender in the dock over illegal betting scandal

05 May 2009 01:22
West Ham striker David Di Michele and AC Milan defender Marek Jankulovski have been ordered to stand trial for allegedly taking part in an illegal betting scandal while playing for Udinese between 1998 and 2005. A report in La repubblica claims the first hearing will be held on October 2. The players are alleged to have been part of an illegal betting syndicate involving several other Udinese players. Those involved in the alleged scandal are said to have placed bets on matches in Serie A aswell as other leagues.  

Source: Daily_Mail