Man City defender charged over alleged betting offences

The English Football Association has filed charges against Martin Demichelis, who plays for English Premier League club Manchester City, over a number of alleged betting offences.

The 35-year-old Argentine has been accused of committing 12 breaches relating to matches from January 22-28 of this year.

Although further details of the charges were not disclosed, it was confirmed that Demichelis has until April 5 to respond.

There has also been no suggestion that the games in question relate to any of the matches he has featured in for City in the 2015-16 season.

Rules introduced before the 2014-15 season state players and coaches are not allowed to bet on any football activities around the world.

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