Norwich City striker Kyle Lafferty charged by the FA with misconduct in relation to betting

The 28-year-old Northern Ireland international is alleged to have broken FA rules by betting on a match in February

Friday 29 July 2016 15:42 BST

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Norwich striker Kyle Lafferty has been charged by the Football Association with misconduct in relation to betting.

The 28-year-old Northern Ireland international is alleged to have broken FA rules by betting on a match in February.

The governing body said in a statement: "Kyle Lafferty has been charged by the FA for misconduct in relation to betting.

"It is alleged that on February 20 2016, the Norwich City forward placed a bet on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, a football match or competition in breach of FA rule E8.

"He has until 5 August 2016 to respond to the charge."

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Norwich City striker Kyle Lafferty charged by the FA with misconduct in relation to betting

The 28-year-old Northern Ireland international is alleged to have broken FA rules by betting on a match in February

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