Seven more players from Football League clubs based in the north west of England have been arrested in connection with alleged spot-fixing and another six rearrested over the claims. The 13 footballers, aged between 18 and 30, are being interviewed at police stations across the country after they were held as part of an investigation into alleged bribery and money laundering, the National Crime Agency said.
A Football League spokesman said: "The Football League has been made aware that a number of arrests have been made in relation to an ongoing police investigation.
"We will provide our full co-operation to the relevant authorities. Given that it is an ongoing matter, we cannot comment further at this time."
The Football Association released a brief statement which read: "The FA has been made aware of developments in relation to an ongoing NCA (National Crime Agency) investigation, including a number of further arrests.
"We are liaising with the authorities in relation to these allegations. The FA will make no further comment at this time."
