Soccer · Premier League · published 2026-10-08T00:00:00+00:00 · via BBC Sport

Everton Forward Sherif Fined £5,000 for Betting Rule Breach

Everton forward Martin Sherif has been fined £5,000 by the Football Association for breaching betting rules. The 20-year-old admitted to enabling 61 bets on matches between November 2024 and February 2026. An independent commission noted his genuine remorse.

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Martin Sherif, a 20-year-old Everton forward, has been fined £5,000 by the FA after admitting he caused, permitted or enabled 61 bets across a 15-month window ending 12 February 2026. He said he did not personally place them, though the accounts carried his name and he provided the funds.

The Liberia-born Netherlands youth international joined Everton’s academy in 2019 and started training with the senior squad in early 2025. In February he moved to Port Vale on loan, making 17 League One appearances and scoring twice as the club was relegated. An independent commission noted his genuine remorse.

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