Quote from: Cantsay on Today at 05:30:34 PM

Quote from: uneng on Today at 01:46:14 PM

Please discuss if you think this punishment is too harsh, or if it's appropriate, due to the gravity of the situation.

Also, what is the impact of this case over gambling industry?

I’ve always been in support of harsh punishment for those athletes who still seek out bribes despite the huge amount they receive as payment from their clubs.

To me, I don’t think this punishment is too harsh - if they decide to be lenient on the players who indulge in this type of behavior I’m sure other too would still do it because in the end the punishment they’ll recieve is not that severe so they’ll do it anyway knowing that they are capable of withstanding the punishment that follows unlike this type of punishment that has to do with life ban.

He deserves punishment, the rules should be the rules but a life ban from football is not pleasant, i don't think this is the first of such incidents, unfortunately he was being caught and now have to face severe consequences. There might be future appeals for the player, if they may consider some years ban, five years or so may be a hard one for the player considering in the next 5 years he will be turning 32 years and no potential club will be interested in him leaving him with options of minor league or if Saudi will be interested, some punishment is not required for a life time, people can learn within a time frame of their punishment.

See the case of Pogba, still having a hard time getting to sign for any club.