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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd icon's footballer grandson charged by FA for allegedly placing 354 bets
Lewis Macari, the 23-year-old grandson of Lou Macari, allegedly placed 354 bets on matches between February 25, 2020 and December 4, 2022 and has until July 18 to respond Notts County defender Lewis Macari has been charged by the Football Association for allegedly breaching betting rules. Macari, the grandson of former Manchester United midfielder Lou Macari, is alleged to have broken the rules over a three-year spell. The 23-year-old is alleged to have placed 354 bets on matches between February 25, 2020 and December 4, 2022. He has been given until July 18 to respond to the charge. Macari was a youth player at Stoke when he was alleged to have placed the bets. He came through the Potters' academy but made only one appearance for the senior side, spending time on loan with Irish side Dundalk during the period of alleged breaches. A statement from the FA read: "Lewis Macari of Notts County FC has been charged with breaching The FA's betting rules. It's alleged that the player breached FA Rule E1(b) 354 times by placing bets on football matches between 25 February 2020 and 4 December 202: Lewis Macari has until 18 July to provide a response." Notts County said in the statement: ' The FA have informed us that Lewis Macari has been charged in relation to alleged breaches of their betting rules. 'The alleged offences took place between 25 February 2020 and 4 December 2022. We will be supporting Lewis and his representatives throughout the investigation process and will be making no further comment at this stage.' Macari has made 61 appearances for Notts County since joining the League Two side from Stoke in 2023. The defender, who has represented Scotland at Under-18 level, made 33 appearances for County last season as they finished sixth in League Two. The club ended up missing out on promotion, losing to AFC Wimbledon in the play-off semi-final, and will begin their League Two campaign on August 2, when they are away to Newport County. Macari is the latest player to be charged by the FA for alleged betting breaches this year, following ex-Cheltenham and Shrewsbury striker Ryan Bowman and Wimbledon's Osman Foyo. Bowman was slapped with a three-and-a-half year ban for placing 6,397 bets over an eight-year period. Foyo, meanwhile, was charged last week over alleged bets placed on 252 occasions between October 2023 and March 2025. Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali served a 10-month ban for breaching betting rules following an investigation by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). The Italy international, who joined Newcastle from AC Milan in July 2023 for £55million, agreed to an 18-month disqualification, eight months of which will be commuted to "a therapeutic plan" to help "recovery from gambling addiction". The Professional Footballers' Association of Northern Ireland partnered with software provider Gamban to block the use of gambling in April. Melissa Etherington, partnerships executive at Gamban, said: 'Gambling addiction is a growing issue in football, which impacts mental health, finances and a player's performance on the pitch. 'It also has the potential to impact sports integrity. We are delighted to partner with PFA NI to raise awareness of Gamban among those most at risk from harms related to online gambling.'
The 42
5 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Former Dundalk defender charged by English FA over alleged betting offences
FORMER DUNDALK DEFENDER Lewis Macari has been charged by the English FA with breaching betting rules during a three-year period that included his stay in the League of Ireland. The 23-year-old, now at Notts County, is alleged to have placed 354 bets on games between 25 February-4 December 2022. Advertisement Macari was on loan at Oriel Park during the 2022 season before leaving Stoke City on a permanent basis. Macari is the grandson of former Celtic and Manchester United star Lou Macari. He has until 18 July to respond to the charges. 'The FA have informed us that Lewis Macari has been charged in relation to alleged breaches of their betting rules,' Notts County said in a statement. 'The alleged offences took place between 25 February 2020 and 4 December 2022. We will be supporting Lewis and his representatives throughout the investigation process and will be making no further comment at this stage.'
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
EFL star and grandson of Man Utd legend charged with breaching betting rules after ‘placing 354 wagers'
STAR CHARGED EFL star and grandson of Man Utd legend charged with breaching betting rules after 'placing 354 wagers' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EFL star has been charged with breaching betting rules by the FA. Notts County star Lewis Macari is alleged to have placed 354 different bets. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Lewis Macari has been charged with breaching betting rules Credit: Getty Images - Getty The offences are claimed to have taken place between February 2020 and December 2022. Macari, 23, has been given until July 18 to respond to the charge. The defender, who has made 61 appearances for Notts County, comes from a footballing family. His grandfather Lou, 76, played for Manchester United between 1973 and 1984. While uncle Paul Macari played for Huddersfield and Stoke, as did another uncle Mike. Macari began his professional career at Stoke too but made just one appearance, in the FA Cup. He is one of several players to be hit with a betting breach charge by The FA this month. Ryan Bowman Banned: Ex-Motherwell Star's 6,397 Football Bets Exposed THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
EFL star and grandson of Man Utd legend charged with breaching betting rules after ‘placing 354 wagers'
AN EFL star has been charged with breaching betting rules by the FA. Notts County star Lewis Macari is alleged to have placed 354 different bets. 1 Lewis Macari has been charged with breaching betting rules Credit: Getty Images - Getty The offences are claimed to have taken place between February 2020 and December 2022. Macari, 23, has been given until July 18 to respond to the charge. The defender, who has made 61 appearances for Notts County, comes from a footballing family. His grandfather Lou, 76, played for Manchester United between 1973 and 1984. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL While uncle Paul Macari played for Huddersfield and Stoke, as did another uncle Mike. Macari began his professional career at Stoke too but made just one appearance, in the FA Cup. He is one of several players to be hit with a betting breach charge by The FA this month. Ryan Bowman Banned: Ex-Motherwell Star's 6,397 Football Bets Exposed THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. Most read in Sport The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Sunday World
05-07-2025
- Sunday World
Member of Macari takeaway family robbed and assaulted American tourist, court told
Stefano Gianluca Macari (24) had the victim's wallet and bank cards on his person when he was searched by gardaí. A young member of the Macari takeaway family robbed and assaulted an American tourist, kicking him to the head as he lay on the ground, a court has heard. Stefano Gianluca Macari (24) was caught by gardaí with his two co-accused smoking crack cocaine a short distance from where they left the tourist lying injured on the road, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard today Macari had the victim's wallet and bank cards on his person when he was searched by gardaí. He made no admissions when interviewed and was due to stand trial on the matter last February, but he failed to appear. He has been in custody since he was arrested in June and he entered guilty pleas shortly after, Jane McGowan BL, prosecuting, told the court. Macari, of the Spire Hostel, Marlboro Street, Dublin, pleaded guilty to robbery and assault causing harm to the man – an American doctor in his 40s – on April 27, 2023. His two co-accused, a man and a woman, entered earlier guilty pleas and were jailed for four and five years respectively. Macari has 27 previous convictions, including burglary, handling stolen property, theft and assault. Stock image Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 4th Detective Garda Mark Reilly told the court that the tourist was in Temple Bar on the night in question and was trying to find his hotel when he was joined by Macari's male accomplice, who offered to help him home. While the pair were walking through Dublin, they were joined by Macari and the woman. They then set upon the man, assaulting him and causing him to fall to the ground. While there, Macari kicked him 'a number of times in the head', prosecuting counsel said. The trio rifled through the man's pockets and stole cash and his wallet before fleeing the scene. They were arrested a short time later in a nearby petrol station. The tourist was treated by paramedics at the scene for his injuries, which included lacerations and bruising to the face. He declined to go to hospital and treated his injuries himself with temporary stitches, the court heard. A victim impact statement was handed into court but not read aloud. Judge Martina Baxter watched a short clip of CCTV footage of the incident from the bench and noted that before leaving the scene, Macari aimed a 'gratuitous strong kick' to the victim's upper body. She noted the victim was left lying on a public road, where traffic could have come by. Derek Cooney BL, defending, said it was a 'nasty, nasty crime' and that his client wanted to offer an unreserved apology for his actions that night. He said Macari is a member of the Macari takeaway family and has had 'significant difficulties throughout his life'. He has struggled with drug addiction and has been by ostracised by his family in recent years, the court heard. He has had periods of homelessness and living in hostels. His brother died of a heroin overdose some years ago and this caused Macari's life to spiral out of control, defence counsel said. 'He has had opportunities, coming from a very well-respected family and educational opportunities, but drugs got the better of him,' Mr Cooney said. He said Macari's father is supportive of him and an offer has been made for him to work in the family business upon his release. Judge Baxter said she would finalise the matter in November. She ordered a probation report, governer's report and urine analysis for that date.
