Martin Sherif, a 20-year-old forward for Everton, has been charged by the Football Association for allegedly breaching betting rules by placing 61 bets on football matches between November 20, 2024, and February 12, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. The FA said, "It is alleged that the player breached FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 61 bets placed on football matches" during that period and that Sherif has until Monday, August 17, 2026, to respond to the charges [1].
Sherif has not made a first-team appearance for Everton but spent last season on loan at two League One clubs. He joined Rotherham United on loan in summer 2025, scoring twice in 10 games before being recalled in December due to injuries [1]. In February 2026, he moved on loan to Port Vale, where he also scored twice across 17 appearances as the club suffered relegation from League One [1].
The forward joined Everton's youth setup in 2019 and began training with Everton's first team early in 2025 [1]. His alleged betting breaches cover a 15-month span encompassing his loan spells at both clubs [1, 2, 3].
This charge follows prior sanctions by the FA related to betting violations. Notably, Ivan Toney received an eight-month suspension in 2023 after being found guilty of 232 betting breaches [2, 3].
Sherif faces a deadline of August 17 to provide a response to the FA's charge [1, 2, 3].
