Betting houses withdraw from Man of the Match elections after allegations of manipulation in the database.

 

Voting for the best player on the match created controversy at the Qatar World Cup, and betting houses canceled their operations due to suspected manipulation.

According to the Daily Mail, some companies dedicated to sports betting suspect manipulation in the selection of the best players on the field in Qatar. Videos are even circulating showing people demonstrating how to vote for the same player multiple times.

The Man of the Match award is decided by voting on the FIFA website, something that has led to some, at the very least, controversial elections. De Bruyne was even surprised to be named Man of the Match in the first round.

According to the same news outlet, while it's true that the award is given by fans who vote on the FIFA website, it's also true that a team of experts watches the respective matches to safeguard the award's legitimacy.