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UK Crime Agency Freezes $13.6M From Messi-Backed Crypto Game’s Premier League Deal

CoinCentral·September 2, 2026·1 min read

The UK's National Crime Agency froze $13.6 million in a Premier League bank account under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The money was the first payment from Sorare, a crypto fantasy soccer card game, under a reported $163 million sponsorship deal. Sorare faces a separate Gambling Commission prosecution.

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