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Manchester City’s Martín Demichelis charged over alleged betting offences Manchester City’s Martín Demichelis charged over alleged betting offences
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Manchester City’s Martín Demichelis has been charged by the Football Association over alleged betting offences in January.Manchester City’s Martín Demichelis has been charged by the Football Association over alleged betting offences in January.
The 35-year-old Argentina defender, who recently hinted he is ready to retire from international football, is accused of 12 breaches relating to football matches between 22-28 January this year, and has until 5 April to respond. The 35-year-old Argentina defender, who recently hinted he is ready to retire from international football, is accused of 12 breaches relating to matches between 22-28 January and has until 5 April to respond.
There is no suggestion the charge relates to any of the games Demichelis has featured in this season, and an FA spokesman indicated the player is only accused of inappropriate betting activity, not match-fixing. There is no suggestion the charge relates to any of the games Demichelis has played in this season and an FA spokesman indicated the player is accused only of inappropriate betting activity, not match-fixing.
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Since 2014, rules have been in force to prevent any professional player or coach betting on any worldwide football activity and Demichelis appears to have fallen foul of this umbrella ban, possibly placing bets on overseas games.Since 2014, rules have been in force to prevent any professional player or coach betting on any worldwide football activity and Demichelis appears to have fallen foul of this umbrella ban, possibly placing bets on overseas games.
City do not intend to comment on the matter until the player has responded to the charge and any disciplinary procedures have been put in motion but the expectation is that Demichelis may be hit with a fine, if found guilty, rather than a more draconian suspension. City do not intend to comment on the matter until Demichelis has responded to the charge and any disciplinary procedures have been put in motion but the expectation is he may be fined if found guilty, rather than a more draconian suspension.
The FA has the power to fine or suspend the player, though the latter course would be unusual if the transgression is merely breaking betting rules rather than attempting to influence the outcome of matches. The FA has the power to fine or suspend Demichelis, though the latter course would be unusual if the transgression is breaking betting rules rather than attempting to influence the outcome of matches.
“The bottom line nowadays is that no footballer can bet on football matches anywhere,” the FA spokesman said.“The bottom line nowadays is that no footballer can bet on football matches anywhere,” the FA spokesman said.
Demichelis must respond to the charge by 5pm next Tuesday, though a decision on his case, and any possible sanction, will not be announced until later.Demichelis must respond to the charge by 5pm next Tuesday, though a decision on his case, and any possible sanction, will not be announced until later.