Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world
Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules.
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"I made those decisions, they were my mistake and I'm here to say sorry."
— Lance Armstrong , Athlete
Key People
World Cup-winning goalkeeper and current technical director of Italy.
Hansie Cronje was a South African cricketer and former captain of the national team, known for his involvement in match-fixing.
Joe Jackson was a professional baseball player, known for his talent and the controversy surrounding his involvement in the Black Sox Scandal.
Lance Armstrong is a former American professional cyclist, known for winning the Tour de France multiple times.
Nasser Hussein is a former English cricketer and captain of the national team, known for his leadership on the field.
Mandela was the first President of South Africa, serving from 1994 to 1999.
Nelson Piquet Jr is a Brazilian former Formula One driver, known for his involvement in a controversy during the Singapore Grand Prix.
Oprah Winfrey is a prominent media executive and television host.
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Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules.
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