MX23RW : Thursday, July 4 00:09:52| >> :120:5211:5211:

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera denies match-fixing claims

Ander Herrera says that he is more than happy to testify in court over historic match-fixing claims from his time with Real Zaragoza.

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has insisted that his "conscience is totally clear" after being dragged into a match-fixing scandal.

The Spain international has been warned that he may be called to stand trial later this year, as prosecutors look into claims that a game between Real Zaragoza and Levante in 2011 was fixed.

Herrera, who started his senior career with Zaragoza, is expected to be one of 33 players - including Atletico Madrid midfielder Gabi - to be summoned in a case that could last up to six months.

After the emergence of fresh claims this week, however, the 28-year-old has stressed that he was in no way part of any wrongdoing.

"As I stated back in 2014 when this issue was raised, I have never had and will never have anything to do with manipulating match results," he said in a statement.

"If I am ever called to testify in a judicial hearing, I will be delighted to attend as my conscience is totally clear. I love football and I believe in fair play, both on and off the pitch."

Herrera left Zaragoza for Athletic Bilbao in 2011, spending three years with the Basque outfit before joining Man United.

ID:318297: cacheID:318297:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2223:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Burton Albion
Read Next:
Ander Herrera to face match-fixing trial?
>
rhs 2.0
Euro 2024 fixtures header
Friday, July 5
 
5pm
Quarter-Finals
Spain
vs.
Germany
 
8pm
Quarter-Finals
Portugal
vs.
France
Saturday, July 6
 
5pm
Tuesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 10
Sunday, July 14


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!