Everton attacker Martin Sherif has received a £5,000 fine from the Football Association after violating betting regulations during a 15-month spell. The 20-year-old acknowledged that he caused, allowed or facilitated 61 wagers on matches from 20 November 2024 to 12 February 2026. Sherif stated in his defence that he had not personally made the bets, […]
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A Laos international footballer has been detained over claims of match manipulation at the 2026 Asean Championship. The country’s football governing body referred allegations involving bribery, unlawful betting and the fixing of matches to law enforcement officials. Soukphachan Lueanthala, a winger who represented Laos in the competition and plays domestically for Salavan United, is alleged […]
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Andrea Pirlo has announced that he is no longer under consideration for the Italy coaching position after several days of criticism concerning his association with a Russian gambling firm. Although the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had not officially confirmed him as the next national coach, his appointment had been widely regarded as nearly certain. However, […]
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Andrea Pirlo has announced that he is no longer being considered for the Italy coaching position, with his endorsement agreement with a Russian gambling company reportedly contributing to the decision. A number of Italian politicians had questioned Pirlo’s position as a Fonbet ambassador, arguing that the national team manager should not have interests that could […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
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