Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge charged with misconduct in connection with alleged betting breaches

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the Football Association's betting rules, the governing body has announced.
Liverpool striker Daniel SturridgeLiverpool striker Daniel Sturridge
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge

The FA said Sturridge's alleged breaches were in relation to passing on information about players, managers, team selection or disciplinary matters, which was not publicly available at the time.

"Daniel Sturridge has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the FA's Betting Rules, specifically in relation to Rule E8(1)(a)(ii) and Rule E8(1)(b), during the period of January 2018.

"He has until 6pm on Tuesday, November 20 2018 to respond to the charge."