Costa Rica’s Liga De Ascenso Gets Boost from Court Ruling

The Supreme Court of Costa Rica has given its approval to a reform that aims to penalize match-fixing in football matches across the country.

The new law, which is currently being discussed in the Legislative Assembly, aims to introduce a new crime called “Manipulation of Sports Competitions” into the country’s penal code.

According to reports, the reform seeks to impose penalties on individuals who alter the outcome of football matches, with potential sentences ranging from two to five years in prison.

The introduction of this new law is expected to have a significant impact on the Liga De Ascenso, Costa Rica’s second-tier football league, which has been plagued by match-fixing scandals in recent years.

While the reform still needs to be approved by the Legislative Assembly, the Supreme Court’s ruling is seen as a major step forward in the fight against match-fixing in Costa Rican football.