Ander Herrera Named In Spanish Match-fixing Claims

Manchester United's Ander Herrera has been named in an alleged case of match-fixing involving a La Liga game in Spain in the 2010-11 season.

Others named by Spanish prosecutors on Monday include Japan coach Javier Aguirre and Atletico Madrid captain Gabi.

Midfielder Herrera, 25, and Gabi were playing for Spanish side Real Zaragoza - and coached by Aguirre - at the time.

The allegations of match-fixing revolve around a match between Zaragoza and Levante on the final day of the 2010-11 La Liga season.

The match, played at Levante, was won 2-1 by Zaragoza, who as a result avoided relegation to the second division.

The Spanish prosecutor's office filed charges with a Valencia court on Monday alleging the Levante players were paid to lose.

Hererra, who has represented Spain at U20, U21 and U23 levels, scoring in the final to help win the 2011 European U21 Championship, moved to his home town club Athletic Bilbao in February 2011.

He became new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal's first signing in June this year. He joined on a four-year contract for an undisclosed sum, having activated a buy-out clause after United's initial offer of £28.85m was rejected by Athletic.

The central midfielder has scored twice for United in nine appearances.

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