Rizek explains report that points to signs of manipulation and says that John Textor ‘skipped steps’ of possible investigation

Presenter of “SporTV Selection” and responsible for exposing the Apito Mafia, in 2005, André Rizek dealt with serenity and responsibility the new allegations made by John Textor in result manipulation in Brazilian football. The journalist explained what the reports from the company hired by the businessman, “Good Game!”, evidence reveals.

– I have been dealing with this subject of material that John Textor thinks he has in his hands of manipulation in football with great responsibility. In my interpretation, it has a start, never the end point, the finishing point of the race. He has a report from Good Game!, showing statistical anomalies for several games, but he doesn’t provide proof. This is a starting point, an indication, never a proof in my understanding – said Rizek, in a video on “GE”.

– Several results manipulation investigations around the world start like this, with access to statistical anomalies and you will investigate whether that is an irregularity, or whether these are things that happen in sport. For example, Brazil 1×7 Germany was full of statistical anomalies. Ronaldo’s performance against France in 98… The number alone doesn’t prove anything to you – he continued.

– This company found 69 statistical anomalies in this game against São Paulo. Above five is already considered a critical point for her. From this, what should be done? Investigate whether there was an unusual volume of bets in that game, for example, whether there were people profiting from the 5-0 score. Textor does not have this information and, as far as I know, he is looking for this information from now on. When he goes public, he ends up skipping stages of a possible investigation – he added.

For Rizek, John Textor ends up harming a possible investigation of such a serious topic by making public accusations.

– He contacted the Public Prosecutor’s Office who, if they are interested in the topic, will begin an investigation. By making this possibility public, he already burns the investigation. I watched the videos that the company produces of these games that it considers to be 100% statistical manipulation, they are convincing videos, but I can convince you of anything in one edit. Anything edited can lead people to believe in something that is not real – stressed Rizek, closing:

– Finally, Textor’s actions ended up uniting great rivals, such as São Paulo, Palm trees and Fortaleza. When you say that five São Paulo players are involved in manipulation, you end up calling into question the credibility of the entire São Paulo squad, and that should not be done. I understand the revolt of São Paulo and Palmeiras. Now he will need to look for evidence to support his accusation. Unfortunately, we have treated such a serious topic as match-fixing like a circus here in Brazil.