"Leak Suspicions & Big Bets": Ballon d'Or Takes Legal Action
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Amaury Group launches legal proceedings over suspicious $264k bets accurately predicting the 2026 Ballon d'Or top 5 standings.
Suspicious Betting Crisis: France Football Pursues Legal Action Over Leaked Ballon d'Or Results
The controversies surrounding the Ballon d'Or have escalated as Amaury Group, owner of France Football, initiated formal legal proceedings to investigate potential leaks of the final rankings.
The official action follows the detection of unusual betting patterns totaling $264,000 across 12 newly created accounts. These bets accurately predicted the exact top five order led by Harry Kane—ahead of Mbappe, Yamal, Rodri, and Messi—yielding nearly €179,000 in payouts. Investigations by platform Upside highlighted suspicious activity timing. Amaury Group affirmed that the award's integrity remains an "absolute priority," pledging a full investigation.
