Another bombshell has hit Spanish football. Anti-corruption authorities have launched an investigation into former Osasuna president, Miguel Archanco for alleged match-fixing towards the end of last season. Allegedly, about €1.5m was spent by the club's previous regime to guarantee that results went their way.

However, the allegations about Osasuna's financial affairs go beyond match-fixing. Financial movements on their bank accounts are also being investigated by Spain's Professional Football League (LFP) and anti-corruption authorities.

The current board, not under investigation

No part of the investigation into Osasuna's financial affairs has anything to do with the club's current board of directors.

The LFP, in the loop

Through Javier Tebas, the LFP are fully aware of every line of enquiry and investigation being taken.

LFP to take legal action if allegations are proven.

As happened previously in the famous Levante vs. Zaragoza case, the LFP will take legal action against everybody involved if the allegations are proven. This could lead to prison sentences for some of the accused.

Concern amongst the current board

Osasuna's current board of directors are concerned about the consequences the investigation might have on the squad and the administrative penalties they could face.

Four matches under investigationUp to four matches are under investigation, but not all of them directly involved Osasuna, who at the time were desperately trying to avoid relegation.

The investigation goes beyond match-fixing

The investigation and reports of wrongdoing go beyond just match-fixing. Evidence has led to the police and the LFP to begin other lines of enquiry, particularly into an unexplained sum of €600,000.