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Lucas Paqueta linked to potential betting breaches in FA investigation

SBC News Lucas Paqueta linked to potential betting breaches in FA investigation

The FA has begun an investigation into Lucas Paqueta surrounding a potential breach of its betting rules, the BBC has reported. It is believed that the inquiry refers to the 25-year old Midfielder receiving yellow cards in West Ham games, with the bets being placed through bookmakers in Brazil. An £80m deal – which would see Paqueta join Man City …

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EPIC Risk Management: How sport should learn from Ivan Toney’s betting ban

SBC News EPIC Risk Management: How sport should learn from Ivan Toney’s betting ban

In light of Ivan Toney receiving his ban from the FA this week, Ben McGregor, EPIC Risk Management‘s Director of Sports Partnerships, assesses what steps football and its trusted partners can take to ensure players follow betting regulations. Before reflecting on the Brentford and England forward’s eight-month ban and £50,000 fine, the Director highlighted the importance of preluding any discussion …

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Ivan Toney denies ‘press speculation’ of FA betting breach confession

Ivan Toney charged with 30 additional betting breaches by FA

Brentford footballer Ivan Toney has expressed concern about recent reports claiming that he has confessed to breaching FA betting rules. A statement released by the 26-year-old striker on his Instagram (IG) account informed followers that his lawyer’s were ‘writing to the FA to request that they conduct a leak inquiry’. The Daily Mail reported yesterday that Toney had confessed to …

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FA launches investigation into suspicious activity during Oxford’s FA Cup loss

SBC News FA launches investigation into suspicious activity during Oxford’s FA Cup loss

The FA is looking into bets placed during the FA Cup match between Oxford United and Arsenal on Monday, which have been deemed suspicious. The governing body has ‘a dossier of evidence’ relating to corruption, according to Sportsmail, which includes alleged phone messages before the match kicked off. The game, held at the Kassam Stadium, saw League One defender Ciaron …

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Ivan Toney charged with 30 additional betting breaches by FA

Ivan Toney charged with 30 additional betting breaches by FA

England’s FA has confirmed that Premier League striker Ivan Toney has been charged with 30 violations of its Rule E8. The Brentford FC forward faces a charge of misconduct due to placing bets on professional football whilst an active player, which is strictly prohibited under the aforementioned rule. News of allegations against Toney were first broken in early November, after …

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