Former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who worked for Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for stealing $17 million from Ohtani and losing $41 million in illegal sports bets. Mizuhara accessed Ohtani’s accounts, impersonated him, and authorized wire transfers to cover personal bills and bets, leading to a net loss of $41 million. Ohtani, unaware of the scheme, fired Mizuhara and MLB opened an investigation, tarnishing Ohtani’s clean record in baseball.
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Geoffrey Kondogbia set to stay at Marseille, with contract extension floated internally
Geoffrey Kondogbia, initially deemed surplus to requirements at Olympique de Marseille, has revitalized his career under coach Roberto De Zerbi, leading to discussions about an early contract extension. Despite contract ties until June 2027, De Zerbi has praised Kondogbia's adaptability in a deeper role, advocating for his continued presence in the squad for the upcoming seasons. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Geoffrey Kondogbia is likely to stay at Marseille, with talks of extending...
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