It has not been a good week for the beautiful game.
Joey Barton was banned for 18 months for gambling, Newcastle United and West Ham United were raided by the tax man and David Moyes was charged for possible "threatening behavior" toward a female reporter.
Football has battled against betting, backhanders and bullying for column inches and air-time as the season reaches its climax.
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