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Laos Footballer Arrested in Match-Fixing Case
Laos international footballer Soukphachan Lueanthala arrested for alleged match-fixing ties to Vietnamese betting syndicate.
In brief
Laos international footballer Soukphachan Lueanthala arrested for alleged match-fixing ties to Vietnamese betting syndicate. Laos footballer Soukphachan Lueanthala arrested after being accused of helping a betting syndicate fix matches during the 2026 Asean Championships. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Laos Footballer Arrested
Soukphachan Lueanthala, a Laos international winger who plays for Salavan United, was arrested after Laos' final game at the 2026 Asean Championships.
Alleged Match-Fixing Ties
Lueanthala is accused of helping a Vietnamese betting syndicate fix matches during the summer tournament, with sources claiming he acted as a link between players and the syndicate.
Recent Tournament Results
Laos suffered heavy losses in the group stage, including 7-2 against Myanmar, 5-0 to Thailand, 4-0 to Malaysia, and 4-1 to the Philippines.
Historical Match-Fixing Issues
Laos faced a life ban from the Asian Football Confederation in 2020 after a player was found guilty of match-fixing in 2017.
What it means
Laos footballer Soukphachan Lueanthala arrested after being accused of helping a betting syndicate fix matches during the 2026 Asean Championships.
