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Isaac Stacey Stronge

Ex-Manchester City player and associate given lifetime ban by league after betting on own team

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 07: General view inside the stadium during the MLS match between Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on March 07, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/MLS via Getty Images).

A former Manchester City academy product has received a lifetime ban from Major League Soccer for breaking gambling rules.

Most leagues around the world have strict laws for players that prevent them from betting on football, particularly on games and outcomes they can influence, but also on the game more generally.

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