Intentional warning: Players who rigged matches in Australia, fines...the possibility of deportation
Aug 26, 2025
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Danzaki conspired with friend and former footballer Utah Hirayama to try to take advantage of online betting by intentionally receiving yellow cards in the game. In April and May, he was found to have made a profit of 16,000 Australian dollars (about 14.48 million won) by committing a total of 10 illegal activities, including four games he played.
Danzaki was fined 5,000 Australian dollars (about 4.52 million won) at a sentencing hearing held at a court in South Melbourne, Australia on the 22nd (Korea time). In its ruling, the court undermined the spirit of sport based on trust that it `united as a team and did its best, disrupting even the legal betting market' explained the background of the sentence. However, he added that the defendant was fined in consideration of the fact that he admitted the charges during the investigation.
Danzaki, who made his professional debut with Consadore Sapporo in 2019, was loaned to Brisbane Roar in 2020 and experienced the Australian stage for the first time. Danacki, who was re-leased to Brisbane after a loan deal with Jeff Ziva and played for two seasons, joined Motherwell in the Scottish Premier League in 2023 and also made the European stage. Danzaki, who failed to secure a starting position at Motherwell, joined Western United in 2023 and played two seasons until May. While the contract was about to expire, he was indicted after the match was manipulated.
In Australia, a fine can result in visa cancellation and deportation even if the fine is paid in full. Fines through criminal acts are known to be highly likely to be deported. Danacki, who was issued a work visa to play in the A-League, seems to be forced to be deported due to the fine.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
