England: FA bans players from first eight divisions from betting on football

The FA (Football Association) passed a ban on players in England betting directly or through third parties on any football match, domestic or foreign, at its general assembly in Wembley Stadium (ENG) on 21/05/2014.

The measure, which will come into force on 01/08/2014, will apply to all players playing in Premier League, Championship (2^nd division), League One (3^rd division) League Two (4^th division), Football Conference (5^th and 6^th divisions) and the first two divisions of Northern, Southern and Isthmian (equivalent to the 7^th and 8^th national divisions).

The prohibition applies in the UK, but also abroad. It applies not only to football, but also to football-related bets, such as on player transfers, hiring and dismissal of managers, or the composition of national teams.

The ban on players communicating inside information to gamblers is maintained. Until now, the players of the first eight British divisions were forbidden from betting on matches or competitions in which they participated or that they could directly or indirectly influence.

• The FA has so far given no indication…