The FA officially issued an announcement confirming that the English League One player Ottoman Fooyo was banned for five months for violating the gambling regulations.
English FA announcement content:
Independent Regulatory Commission has imposed penalties on AFC Wimbledon player Ottoman Fooe for violating the gambling regulations. It is alleged that the player bets on football matches between October 29, 2023 and March 28, 2025, violating the FA E8 Ordinance 252 times.
Ottoman Foojo admitted the allegation. The Supervisory Committee imposed a fine of £1,000 on him after the hearing and was suspended for five months, prohibiting him from participating in all football-related activities. One of the months will be executed immediately, with the suspension period until November 2, 2025, and the remaining four months will be suspended, depending on whether it further violates the FA Gambling Ordinance. Until April 2, 2027, the reasons for the written ruling of the Regulatory Commission will be announced in due course.