It was revealed that in a football match they were charging $500 to call a penalty

"A penalty cost $500. They also sent me photos and videos of former Deportivo Quito players who had supposedly spoken with the famous Genaro. Nothing could ever be proven, it might exist, I never had the evidence. Someone wrote to me one day, I don't know who it would be, but they wanted to destabilize. They warned that the players were going to sell out, but since I've been in this for years, I don't believe it and I don't respond either. They usually tell us that they are players from Esmeraldas or Lago Agrio. They categorize them as athletes who agree to these bribes," confessed Marisol López, president of the Dunamis 04 team, a club that plays in Tulcán and this year reached the round of 16 of the Ecuadorian Second Division tournament.

The Ecuadorian football scene is being shaken by new corruption allegations. This time, the spotlight has turned to the Second Division, where strong rumors point to the existence of a bribery scheme to influence refereeing decisions.

According to circulating information, a sum of $500 is being paid to referees to favor certain teams by awarding penalties. These accusations have caused great commotion in the football environment and have called into question the integrity of the competition.

While there is no concrete evidence to support these allegations yet, the rumors have gained strength and generated great concern among fans, officials, and players. The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) has announced that it will launch a thorough investigation to clarify the facts and take appropriate measures.

This new scandal comes at a time when Ecuadorian football seeks to consolidate its growth and improve its international image. Corruption allegations undermine the credibility of the competition and create a climate of distrust among fans. The practice of bribing referees is a scourge that affects many sports worldwide. In football, this practice can have devastating consequences, as it can alter the results of matches and harm honest teams and players.

It is essential that sports authorities act swiftly and firmly to eradicate this type of corrupt practice. A transparent and thorough investigation is needed to identify those responsible and apply the corresponding sanctions. Additionally, it is necessary to strengthen control and prevention mechanisms to prevent similar cases from recurring in the future.

The reputation of Ecuadorian football is at stake. It is time for the sports authorities to take the necessary measures to guarantee transparency and fairness in the competition. Only then can the trust of fans be restored and a more promising future for national football be ensured.