Police Raid Clubs In Corruption Probe

Police have raided the premises of Newcastle United, Portsmouth and Glasgow
Rangers football clubs as part of an investigation into alleged corruption
within football.

The action, which is connected to the inquiry into discrepancies in 17 FA
Premier League transfers being undertaken by Lord Stevens’ Quest organisation,
saw police issue search warrants on the three clubs’ grounds and two homes of
unnamed individuals.

Newcastle United were quick to issue a statement confirming the club was
visited by police but distancing it from any wrongdoing.

It read: ‘The club itself is not the subject of the investigation. If the
investigation by the City of London Police, or the ongoing internal review of
operations by the club’s new owners, show that the club has been the victim of
any criminal activity, the club will take appropriate action.’

Detectives from the economic crime unit at City of London Police are
investigating allegations of corruption within football and its impact on owners
and shareholders.