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Report: French Officials Investigating Possible Match-Fixing in PSG vs. Red Star

French authorities are reportedly looking into a possible case of match-fixing in relation to Paris Saint-Germain's 6-1 win over Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League on October 3.

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson relayed the report from L'Equipe:

Jonathan Johnson

French authorities, acting on a UEFA tip, are reportedly investigating possible match-fixing in PSG’s recent 6-1 thrashing of Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League. One of Red Star’s senior figures supposedly tried to bet millions of Euros on the Serbs losing by 5 goals. #UCL https://t.co/TpfFQ6oy0Q

Neymar scored a hat-trick for the Parisians at the Parc des Princes in that match, while Edinson Cavani, Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappe also got on the scoresheet.