Ivorian international Elye Wahi, a prominent figure at the current World Cup, has found himself embroiled in a controversy, facing suspicions of intentionally acquiring a yellow card during a Ligue 1 match. This development emerged following unusual betting patterns observed prior to the incident.
The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) announced it initiated legal proceedings on May 29 by filing a complaint against an unknown party. This action stems from suspicions of manipulated sports bets surrounding a yellow card issued to OGC Nice forward Elye Wahi during the final Ligue 1 matchday against Metz.
Separately, prosecutors in Marseille confirmed that a 23-year-old professional football player, active in the French Ligue 1 Championship, was taken into custody on May 29, 2026. This detention was part of an ongoing investigation led by the interregional specialized jurisdiction into alleged organized fraud, organized sports corruption, concealment, and money laundering.
Following his questioning during a period of police custody, the player was subsequently released. Authorities have stated that investigations are still actively proceeding.
Complaint filed
The LFP issued a statement detailing that on May 18, the day after the OGC Nice-FC Metz encounter (the 34th Ligue 1 matchday on May 17), it received alerts from its partners specializing in sports betting market surveillance. These alerts highlighted
