Doni, 38, played for Italy at the 2002 World Cup
Italian police have arrested 17 people in connection with a match-fixing and betting investigation.
Those arrested include former Atalanta and Italy midfielder Cristiano Doni.
The arrests were carried out in several cities in Italy after an initial investigation by magistrates in the northern city of Cremona.
CRISTIANO DONI
- Has played nearly 300 games for Atalanta, scoring more than 100 goals.
- Made seven appearances for Italy between 2001-02.
Those arrested and accused of match-fixing had contacts with criminal groups in Singapore and Eastern Europe, according to police.
The investigation was a follow-up to a previous one earlier this year by the football authorities, which led to suspensions and bans for several players, including Doni.
According to police, several other players and former players from the second division (Serie B) were also arrested, as well as the manager of a seaside club and a former trainer of fourth division Ravenna.
Atalanta matches in Serie B were among those under suspicion, although three Serie A matches involving other clubs from the same period were also investigated by the operation, named 'Last Bet'.
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