English FA mulling over ties with betting, alcohol firms


FILE PHOTO: Britain Football Soccer - UEFA EURO 2020 Launch Event - London City Hall - 21/9/16 FA Chairman Greg Clarke during the launch Action Images via Reuters / Tony O'Brien Livepic

(Reuters) - The English Football Association (FA) will consider ending its commercial ties with betting and alcohol firms at the end of the season, chairman Greg Clarke has said.

The FA's links with betting firm Ladbrokes was criticised recently after Burnley midfielder Joey Barton was handed an 18-month ban for breaching gambling rules last month.

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