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Everton forward Martin Sherif faces charges over 61 alleged betting breaches, prompting club and FA investigations into potential misconduct.
Everton forward Martin Sherif has been charged by The Football Association for allegedly breaching FA betting rules after placing 61 bets on football matches between 20 November 2024 and 12 February 2026, the FA said. The 20-year-old has until Monday 17 August to respond to the charges.
Sherif, born in Liberia, joined Everton’s youth setup in 2019 and began training with the first team in early 2025. He spent part of last season on loan at Rotherham United, scoring twice in 10 appearances before being recalled in December due to a series of injuries.
In February he moved on loan to Port Vale for the remainder of the campaign and scored two goals in 17 League One matches as the club suffered relegation.
The FA statement specifies that Sherif is alleged to have breached FA Rule E1.2 with 61 bets placed between 20 November 2024 and 12 February 2026. The player has until 17 August to submit a response. The details provided focus on the number of alleged bets, the exact date range, and the formal charge by the FA.