Quique Salas is a young centre-back trained by Sevilla’s youth team, who is trying to find a place for himself in elite football.This Tuesday, he became the hero of the day, not because of his athletic merits, but because of another unsavory problem. The national police showed up at Sevilla training to arrest the playeraccused of forcing him to show yellow cards to benefit people he trusted so they could win money on sports bets. After testifying at the Moron de la Frontera police station (Seville), his hometown, Quique Salas was released as an investigator.
Researchers suspect that The player’s friends and family would participate in about thirty rigged bets in six establishments in Morro de la Frontera, and they would make a profit of about 10,000 euros a month.
As reported by El Confidencial, the court is investigating the central defender of “Seville”.
Police have focused on the last nine days of the league from last season.Kike Salas played eight of those nine games and warned at seven. He missed the 32nd match against Mallorca due to an accumulation of cautions, and in the only game in which he did not see a yellow card, it coincided with him having to leave the field early due to physical problems;
The previous season was the first that Quique Salas played with the first team. He started as a substitute, but in the middle of the season He has earned the trust of Quique Sanchez Floresmaking him the undisputed core of the defense.
It should be remembered that Sevilla had a poor 2023-24 season and were mired in a relegation battle for much of it. to the Second Division. When the situation of the team became clear, the suspicious behavior of Quique Salas began. investigated by CENPIDA agents (National Policing Center for Sports and Betting Integrity).
The suspicious thing about the case That’s the frequency with which a player sees yellow cards, but as you can see from the descriptions that the referees make in the minutes of the game, they are all normal game situations that could go unnoticed, especially considering that a defender like Kike Salas are usually more reprimanded the seven yellow cards that concede a player and it raised alarms in the police.
“Getafe” – “Seville” match, 30th round
On March 30, 2024, in the 30th match between Getafe and Sevilla, Quique Salas received a yellow card. minute 21 “To knock down an opponent in a scramble for the ball, to prevent a promising attack,” referee Iglesias Villanueva’s protocol read.
Las Palmas – Sevilla match, 31st round
In the 31st game between Las Palmas and Sevilla, Quique Salas received a reprimand. minute 72 match “for recklessly knocking down an opponent during a dispute for the ball”. The match took place on April 14, 2024 with Alejandro Muniz Ruiz as the main referee.
“Real Betis” – “Seville” match, 33rd round
In the Seville derby of the 33rd game held on April 28, 2024, the referee Sanchez Martinez punished the player with a yellow card. In the 94th minute “For recklessly knocking down an opponent during a dispute for the ball.”
“Villarreal” – “Seville” match, 35th round
On May 11, 2024, in the 35th match between Villarreal and Sevilla, he saw a yellow card. in the 88th minute “To argue with an opponent without resorting to insults or threats.” The main referee of the match was Diaz de Mera Escuderos.
Sevilla – Cadiz match, 36th round
On May 15, 2024, Quique Salas against Cadiz in the Andalusian derby. In the 94th minute “To prevent the opponent from advancing, to avoid a promising attack,” as reflected in referee Ortiz Arias’ protocol.
“Athletic” – “Seville” match, 37th round
In the Athletic vs Sevilla match on May 19, 2024, corresponding to the 37th match, Pulido Santana warned Quique Salas: supplement to part one (45+2′) “for recklessly hitting an opponent with his hand during a dispute for the ball”.
Sevilla – Barcelona match, 38th round
On the final day of the last league, Sevilla will face Barcelona at the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on May 26, 2024. In the 35th minute Iglesias Villanueva punished Quique Salas with a yellow card “for recklessly bringing down an opponent during a dispute for the ball”.