UEFA investigates Ibrahimovic over links to gambling company

Posted April 26, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

NYON, Switzerland (AP) - Zlatan Ibrahimovic is being investigated by UEFA for his 'œalleged financial interest in a betting company,'ť European soccer's governing body said on Monday.

Swedish daily Aftonbladet reported this month that the 39-year-old AC Milan striker was a partner in Bethard, a Malta-based gaming company.

UEFA's disciplinary regulations state that players should not have a financial interest in betting.

Ibrahimovic has represented Milan in UEFA's Europa League. He came out of international retirement last month after an absence of nearly five years to play for Sweden in two World Cup qualifiers.

'œA UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector has today been appointed to conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the UEFA disciplinary regulations by Mr. Zlatan IbrahimoviÄ‡ for having an alleged financial interest in a betting company,'ť UEFA said in a statement.

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Milan's Ante Rebic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal, with teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who gave him the assist, during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Parma and Milan at the Ennio Tardini stadium in Parma, Italy, Saturday, April 10, 2021. (Spada/LaPresse via AP) The Associated Press

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