Dibu' Martínez at risk of sanction for promoting betting
Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, of Aston Villa, could face a sanction from the English Football Association (FA) after promoting a betting house in Argentina, an activity prohibited by the organization's regulations.
TL;DR
- Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez is at risk of a sanction from the English FA for promoting a betting house in Argentina.
- Promoting betting activities is prohibited by FA regulations.
- Martínez is described as a 'brand ambassador' by the betting company bplay, which he has collaborated with since at least 2024.
- The FA is aware of the situation and could impose penalties similar to those given to other players, like Yerry Mina in 2019.
- The betting company's advertisement featuring Martínez emphasizes responsible gambling, stating it's for adults over 18.
- Other Argentine personalities, including footballers Ángel di María and Maxi López, and retired tennis player Diego Schwartzman, also feature in bplay's promotions.
- This situation highlights an incongruity in football, as Martínez's club, Aston Villa, has a betting company as its main sponsor, with its logo displayed on the team's shirts.