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FIFA opens door to fraud through betting, Council of Europe chief warns

July 19, 2026grace

The global football governing body has been sharply criticized for creating an “open door to fraud” and permitting political interference to undermine the credibility of the World Cup, according to a strongly worded statement from the head of the Council of Europe. In a public letter timed with Sunday’s championship match, Alain Berset urged the […]

UK sports teams could see sponsorship from unlicensed casinos banned starting 2027

July 15, 2026grace

Beginning next year, sports teams in the UK could face a prohibition on sponsorship deals with unlicensed gambling operators, a development that raises monetary concerns for top-flight football sides like Everton FC and sports such as Formula One. Proposals for the restriction, first reported by a news organization on Sunday and officially verified by the […]