Multiple posts have been shared facebook The National Football League (NFL) claims it has fired three referees for their involvement in a massive bribery scandal.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence that the referee was fired or that a bribery scandal occurred.
Fact check:
The NFL faced criticism In recent years, some say its officiating has been inconsistent and affects the integrity of the game. league state They said they are “paying close attention to every detail necessary to host a professional football game.”
Multiple posts have been shared on Facebook claiming the NFL has fired three executives as part of the league’s largest bribery scandal. There are various versions of these posts, all mentioning various games in which the bribery allegedly took place, but none of them provide any evidence. The post referenced above mentions the recent Texans-Chiefs game, while other posts specifically mention the Rams-49ers game.
But these posts have no basis in fact. of NFL has not announced any executive layoffs during the 2024 season, nor have other news outlets reported on them. (Related: Did Tom Brady support Trump recently?)
If you search for “” on Google,NFL bribery” does not return results related to issues involving game or referee integrity. While some of the team’s fans may blame the referees for wins and losses, there is still no evidence of match-fixing or bribery.