Did Lebanese referee Ali Sabbagh admit under cross-examination that Eric Ding never asked him to rig a game?

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Lebanese Referee Testifies Eric Ding Did Not Ask Him to Rig Matches

During cross-examination, Lebanese referee Ali Sabbagh stated that Eric Ding never requested him to fix any football matches. Sabbagh testified that while Ding mentioned the ease of obtaining prostitutes in Singapore, he did not ask for any match-fixing to be carried out.
No Request for Match Manipulation

Sabbagh explicitly denied under questioning that Eric Ding, also known by an alias "James," had ever asked him to rig a game. He clarified that Ding's discussions revolved around the availability of prostitutes in the city, not any agreements to manipulate match outcomes.
Denial of Offer for Sexual Services

When pressed by Ding's lawyer, Sabbagh refuted the suggestion that Ding had offered to procure sexual services in exchange for future match-fixing activities. Sabbagh firmly responded "No" to the proposition that Ding would provide women and expect something in return.
Prior Testimony and Current Admission

Sabbagh had previously testified that he believed Ding intended for him to rig unspecified AFC Champions League matches. However, under the specific line of questioning during cross-examination on Tuesday, he admitted that no direct request for match-fixing had been made by Ding.

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