87 French football clubs to be investigated after breach of betting regulations

87 professional club players are the subject of a disciplinary investigation, after the French Football League (LFP) reported a potential breach of sports betting regulations.

A statement from the authority said: “Under Articles 124 of the General Regulations of the FFF and 407 regulations of the LFP, the Disciplinary Committee will investigate the cases of 87 professional clubs players who have not complied with the ban on paris sports competitions organized by LFP, despite information campaigns by the LFP, the UCPF and UNFP.

“It is an offence under the Act of February 1, 2012 and the sporting regulations of the FFF and the LFP.” The governing body also said that the procedure will involve looking at files held by bettors ARJEL and those of the French Football Federation (FFF), adding that the violations do not relate to fraud or corruption.

“The infringements cause no suspicion of fraud on the conduct of matches and thus the integrity of competitions.”