Premier League clubs such as West Ham and Stoke City have been put in the spotlight for their use of junior players to promote sponsors including Betway and Bet365.
Gambling accounts for over 40% of the income from perimeter sales in the Football League and almost half of the shirt sponsorships in the Premier league.
It’s a relationship that has come under scrutiny, with the Labour party pledging to outlaw gambling advertising in football,
Now, a Sunday Times investigation has found that school-aged players and junior fan clubs are being used by some Premier League clubs to promote Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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