A players’ agent has been detained in Monaco as part of a money laundering and football corruption investigation in Belgium.
The man has been involved in several international transfers, including those of Belgian players and clubs.
He is suspected of collecting undue commissions over footballers’ transfers.
His assistant has also been arrested.
The arrests come following raids in London, Liege and Monaco earlier this week.
Leicester seal Championship crown with 3-0 win at Preston
Leicester City cruised to the Championship title with a 3-0 victory at mid-table Preston North End on Monday.
Premier League clubs take step towards spending cap
Premier League clubs have taken a step towards implementing a spending cap, voting on Monday for the league to complete the economic and legal analysis needed for such a model.
Thiago Silva to leave Chelsea at end of season but hopes to return
Brazilian defender Thiago Silva announced on Monday his departure from Chelsea at the end of season after four years at the Premier League club but said he hoped to return in a different role.
Battling Nadal beats Cachin to reach Madrid Open fourth round
Rafael Nadal survived a second set wobble to defeat Pedro Cachin 6-1 6-7(5) 6-3 in the Madrid Open third round on Monday.
Brazil great Ronaldo selling stake in boyhood club Cruzeiro
Brazil great Ronaldo has agreed to sell his majority stake in Cruzeiro, the club where he made his senior debut, the Brazilian Serie A team announced on Monday.
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Every weekday afternoon, Helen Farmer will help you to navigate the highs and lows of life in the UAE. Stay up to date with what’s happening and where to go.
John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
