Everton striker Martin Sherif admits to breaching FA betting rules and is handed major punishment by football chiefs

Everton striker Martin Sherif has been fined £5,000 by the Football Association after admitting to breaching betting rules. The 20-year-old was found to have caused, permitted, or enabled 61 bets on football matches between November 20, 2024, and February 12, 2026. While Sherif did not place the bets himself, the funds came directly from his bank accounts.

The regulatory commission concluded that the forward's actions did not warrant a sporting sanction, noting his remorse and lack of financial gain. Sherif, who has closed his betting accounts, has since warned young Everton players about gambling risks as he awaits his senior debut under manager David Moyes.