Betting can make any sport more fun and exciting, but what if you are a football player, coach, or a person working for the team? How do the rules change for those involved in matches? This is a common question that is asked by anyone involved with a specific sports team.
When it comes to betting on their own club’s matches, the answer is simple, no. Usually, it is part of a player’s contract of what they are and are not allowed to do when it comes to gambling. Gambling on their own team’s games is definitely not allowed for obvious reasons.
If a player bets on their team, they may be able to change the results of the game. To keep the love of sports alive and to make sure every game’s outcome is legitimate, they are definitely not allowed to bet on sporting events they are involved in. Of course, other rules become a little bit more complicated and may vary depending on the organization.
Gheorghe Hagi’s soccer club in Romania says it has terminated a player’s contract for gambling on games.
Viitorul Constanta, which is owned and coached by the former Romania great, had previously said it suspended Mihai Vodut while verifying media reports of his betting.
A Romanian news website published claims by a former girlfriend of the 24-year-old forward that she placed bets on his team’s games at his request.
Viitorul says the player’s contract specified that betting was forbidden.
The club, which is fifth in the 14-team top division, was created by Hagi 10 years ago after a storied playing career that included being signed by Real Madrid and Barcelona.