Portuguese Soccer Titans Invaded by Authorities in Sweeping Corruption Crackdown

In a major anti-corruption operation, Portuguese prosecutors raided Benfica, Porto, and Sporting CP as they probe illegal payments tied to player transfers from 2014 to 2022. Dubbed 'Offside,' investigations involve €58M in shadowy deals suggesting tax fraud and money laundering. The clubs have cooperated fully, and linked inquiries are also underway in Spain regarding Valencia CF.