Energie Cottbus Overview

Ivory Coast star denied Canada entry amid spot-fixing investigation

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi will miss his side's World Cup clash with Germany after being denied entry to Canada amid an ongoing criminal investigation in France. The 23-year-old remains in the United States while authorities examine allegations linked to suspicious betting activity during a Ligue 1 match earlier this year.

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Wahi arrested over alleged spot-fixing

Investigative authorities in France have reportedly questioned Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi in relation to serious spot-fixing allegations. The shocking claims involve an intentional yellow card received during a domestic match just weeks before the forward took to the field at the World Cup.

Value in backing Lens in Coupe de France final amidst Nice’s survival priority

Nice’s president has admitted that the French Cup is not a priority, as they have a Ligue 1 play-off awaiting in four days. Lens face a distracted opponent.

Shock Greenwood bench call explained by Marseille boss

Marseille supporters were left stunned on Sunday evening when star forward Mason Greenwood was unexpectedly dropped to the bench for their crucial Ligue 1 clash against Nice. Manager Habib Beye clarified that the club's leading goalscorer is struggling with an injury sustained against Lille a few weeks ago.

'Other players give way more' - Beye sends Nwaneri 'commitment' warning

Marseille head coach Habib Beye has issued a public warning to Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri, demanding a significant improvement in the teenager's "day-to-day commitment". Despite a worsening injury crisis at the Orange Velodrome, the 19-year-old playmaker was relegated to the bench against Nice, as Beye prioritises players who show greater desire in training.

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Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Osnabrueck	38	24	8	6	66	34	32	80	W D W W W
2	Energie Cottbus	38	21	9	8	72	51	21	72	W W L W W
3	RW Essen	38	20	10	8	78	66	12	70	W W L L L
4	MSV Duisburg	38	19	11	8	66	49	17	68	D D W L W
5	Hansa Rostock	38	18	13	7	74	49	25	67	W W D L D

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