Demichelis charged with betting misconduct

Manchester City’s Martin Demichelis has been charged for misconduct in relation to betting.

The English FA has revealed that the player has been accused of committing 12 breaches of FA Rule E8 concerning football matches between 22 January 2016 and 28 January 2016.

However, there is no suggestion that the charge relates to any of the 25 league and cup games in which the Argentine has featured for the Citizens this season.

New rules which came into force at the start of the 2014-15 season stipulate players and coaches are prevented from betting on any worldwide footballing activity.

Demichelis now has until 5pm on April 5, 2016 to respond to the charge and could be fined or suspended by the English football governing body if found guilty.

Report by Reuters