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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes charged for placing bets on football matches

Former England midfielder Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct in relation to The FA’s Betting Rules.

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Former England midfielder Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct in relation to The FA’s Betting Rules.

The Manchester United legend allegedly placed 140 bets on football matches between August 2015 and January 2019. He did this when he was a part-owner of non-league side Salford City.

The National League club said he had resigned as a director when he took the role at Oldham as a manager in February 2019 but retained his 10% stake. He, however, quit after 31 days in charge.

“Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct in relation to The FA’s Betting Rules,” the FA statement read.

“It is alleged he placed 140 bets on football matches, contrary to FA Rule E8, between 17 August 2015 and 12 January 2019.

“He has until 26 April 2019 to respond to the charge.”

Scholes, who won 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies during a glittering playing career with United.

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