Everton Forward Martin Sherif Fined £5,000 for FA Betting Rule Breaches

Everton soccer player Martin Sherif has been fined £5,000 ($6,600) after admitting 61 breaches of the English Football Association's (FA) betting rules. Martin Sherif celebrates scoring during the FA Youth Cup match between Everton U18 and Stockport U18 in 2023. He has been fined £5,000 for breaching betting rules. (Image: Getty) The 20-year-old admitted allowing others to place bets through accounts registered in his name. The offenses took place between November 2024 and February 2026. An independent FA regulatory commission imposed the financial penalty but decided against suspending Sherif from playing.