Côte d’Ivoire striker Elye Wahi finds himself at the center of a major scandal at this summer’s World Cup.

Wahi, who started Ivory Coast's opening game of the tournament on Sunday, was arrested by anti-corruption specialists on May 29.

I sospetti sul campionato francese e su un’ammonizione con il Nizza. Ora è titolare della sua nazionale

The 23-year-old was arrested by French police and is the subject of an active investigation

A player who has featured at the World Cup was arrested just days before the tournament kicked off in North America

The French soccer league says an “unusual amount of bets” were placed internationally on striker Elye Wahi receiving a yellow card during a Ligue 1 game with Nice in May.

Wahi, who was not immediately available to comment, was not named as a suspect.

Côte d’Ivoire striker Elye Wahi finds himself at the center of a major scandal at this summer’s World Cup.

Se trata del delantero marfileño Elye Wahi.

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