Martin Demichelis charged by FA over betting incidents

Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has been charged by the FA in relation to betting incidents.

Manchester City's Martin Demichelis

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In a statement the FA confirmed that the Argentine is alleged to have committed 12 breaches over a week in January.

It read: “Manchester City’s Martin Demichelis has been charged for misconduct in relation to betting.

“It is alleged the player committed 12 breaches of FA Rule E8 concerning football matches between 22 January 2016 and 28 January 2016.

“He has until 5pm on 5 April 2016 to respond to the charge.”