Sorare's £10m Funds Frozen in Premier League Probe
The National Crime Agency has frozen £10 million of Premier League funds as it investigates alleged criminality involving Sorare, a crypto-gaming firm backed by Lionel Messi. The move comes after a four-year deal with Sorare was terminated last season due to the firm's involvement in an investigation.
Sorare denies any wrongdoing and claims its game is based on skill rather than luck, thus exempt from UK betting regulations. The company has made charitable donations of £56.6 million, according to its latest filed accounts, which show it has over £1.5 billion in assets.