Goran Šukalo
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Goran Šukalo is a Slovenian midfielder
who currently plays for MSV Duisburg
in the 2nd Bundesliga
.
police department has been, for the past six months, investigating an illegal betting organization and six individuals, four of which (Kosta Turner, Vasja Turner, Ivan Vinko, Zvonko Hajšek) were from the Maribor area and had already been taken into custody. The police has also revealed that two other collaborators are still at large and that one of those is Goran Šukalo (the other is former Serbian footballer Saša Simić), who allegedly invested over 1,9 million euros in the organization, in 2011, the majority of which he collected from other professional players. Šukalo categoricly denied his involvement in the matter, however, it was revealed by the media and the police that investigators had been tapping the phones of the four persons currently in custody and has recorded a conversation between Šukalo and the leader of the illegal organization [Kosta Turner] when Šukalo revealed that another football player, Nastja Čeh
, is still owing him 73 [thousand] euros and is avoiding payment. According to the media the police does not have the evidence that Šukalo was involved in match fixing, however, they do have the evidence that he was collecting and investing money in the organization because of which he could face between one and eight years in prison. It is still unclear, though, if Šukalo is also being investigated by the German police who recently made a search of his house in Germany
, where he currently lives. In any case, it is strictly forbbiden by the UEFA
, the Football Association of Slovenia
and the German Football Association
for any player to gamble, let alone to invest in illegal bookies. On 11 May 2011, Šukalo had his first preliminary hearing in Maribor district court where he denied his implications and pleaded not guilty. From the criminal charges, written on 49 pages, it is clear that Šukalo was betting with Kosta Turner frequently and that he has made a total of just under 1,7 million euros of bets in the illegal betting organization (54,850 of which were placed on 28 March alone).
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who currently plays for MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg is a German association football club based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nicknamed "the Zebras" for their traditional striped jerseys, the club was one of the original members of the Bundesliga when it was formed in 1963.-Early years:...
in the 2nd Bundesliga
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
.
Controversies
In late April, 2011, it was revealed by the Slovenian media that MariborMaribor
Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia with 157,947 inhabitants . Maribor is also the largest and the capital city of Slovenian region Lower Styria and the seat of the Municipality of Maribor....
police department has been, for the past six months, investigating an illegal betting organization and six individuals, four of which (Kosta Turner, Vasja Turner, Ivan Vinko, Zvonko Hajšek) were from the Maribor area and had already been taken into custody. The police has also revealed that two other collaborators are still at large and that one of those is Goran Šukalo (the other is former Serbian footballer Saša Simić), who allegedly invested over 1,9 million euros in the organization, in 2011, the majority of which he collected from other professional players. Šukalo categoricly denied his involvement in the matter, however, it was revealed by the media and the police that investigators had been tapping the phones of the four persons currently in custody and has recorded a conversation between Šukalo and the leader of the illegal organization [Kosta Turner] when Šukalo revealed that another football player, Nastja Čeh
Nastja Ceh
Nastja Čeh is a Slovenian footballer playing for Maccabi Petah Tikva.-Club career:Čeh started his career with his hometown club Drava Ptuj. By the age of 17 he was playing in the first team in the 2. SNL...
, is still owing him 73 [thousand] euros and is avoiding payment. According to the media the police does not have the evidence that Šukalo was involved in match fixing, however, they do have the evidence that he was collecting and investing money in the organization because of which he could face between one and eight years in prison. It is still unclear, though, if Šukalo is also being investigated by the German police who recently made a search of his house in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, where he currently lives. In any case, it is strictly forbbiden by the UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
, the Football Association of Slovenia
Football Association of Slovenia
The Football Association of Slovenia is the governing body of football in Slovenia. It organizes the following football leagues and cups: 1st division , 2nd division , 3rd division East, 3rd division West, Slovenian Cup - Hervis, Slovenian Women's National League, etc. It is also responsible for...
and the German Football Association
German Football Association
The German Football Association is the governing body of football in Germany. A founding member of both FIFA and UEFA, the DFB organises the German football leagues, including the national league, the Bundesliga, and the men's and women's national teams. The DFB is based in Frankfurt and is...
for any player to gamble, let alone to invest in illegal bookies. On 11 May 2011, Šukalo had his first preliminary hearing in Maribor district court where he denied his implications and pleaded not guilty. From the criminal charges, written on 49 pages, it is clear that Šukalo was betting with Kosta Turner frequently and that he has made a total of just under 1,7 million euros of bets in the illegal betting organization (54,850 of which were placed on 28 March alone).
External links
- Player profile at MSV Duisburg
- Player profile - NZS
- Career details at National Football Teams
- Goran Šukalo at Kicker.de