Israeli media report a serious suspicion in the top soccer league that illegal blood transfusions were supplied to players. The scope and specific teams or individuals involved were not yet detailed.
Israeli media reports on Sunday evening raised suspicion of a serious incident in the top soccer league, alleging that illegal blood transfusions were provided to players. The report, citing an investigative inquiry, did not specify which teams or individuals were involved, nor the exact nature or source of the transfusions. This development is separate from a recent gambling investigation involving a professional soccer player, which was reported last week. The new allegations are under investigation; further details are pending.
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