The Marseille bribery and match fixing scandal
In 1993, European champions Marseille were charged with bribery and match fixing.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
It has been 30 years since Champions League winners Marseille were relegated from the French top division for bribery and match fixing.
The champions were accused of offering bribes to players from fellow French side, Valenciennes.
Jean-Marie Veniel was the referee who first blew the whistle on the scandal.
He has been sharing his memories with Matt Pintus.
(Picture: Marseille celebrate after winning 1993 Champions League. Credit: Getty Images)