Ibrahimovic fined €50,000 by UEFA over link to betting company
AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been fined €50,000 for his part in a betting company.
UEFA opened an investigation into
Ibrahimovic
’s involvement with Malta-based betting company, Bethard, last month after Swedish publication Aftonbladet claimed the Milan striker was potentially in breach of FIFA regulations.
The 39-year-old striker has been reported to own a 10 percent stake in Bethard, through his company Unknown AB.
Ibrahimovic will likely be relieved somewhat after reports in the Swedish press suggested he could be slapped with a three-year ban.
However, in an official statement from UEFA, it has been confirmed the Swede will only face financial sanctions.
UEFA said:
'The Chairman of the UEFA Appeals Body today took the following decisions:
'To fine Mr. Zlatan Ibrahimovic €50,000 for violating Article 12(2)(b) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR), i.e. for having a financial interest in a betting company.
'The Chairman of the UEFA Appeals Body also issued Mr. Ibrahimovic with a directive aimed at ceasing the player's association with the relevant betting company.
'Finally, the Chairman of the UEFA Appeals Body decided to warn and fine AC Milan €25,000 for violating Article 12(2)(b) of the UEFA DR (in connection with Article 8 of the UEFA DR) for its player, Mr. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, having a financial interest in a betting company.'
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