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16th Apr 2019

Paul Scholes charged with misconduct for allegedly placing 140 bets on football matches

Scholes has until 26 April to respond to the charge

Darragh Murphy

Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for an alleged breach of betting rules.

It’s alleged that the former Manchester United midfielder placed 140 bets on football matches, contrary to FA Rule E8, between 17 August 2015 and 12 January 2019.

Scholes, who most recently managed Oldham Athletic for just over a month, has until 26 April 2019 to respond to the charge.

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