Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere could face a Uefa investigation over tweets made relating to betting on the Gunners’ Champions League match against Olympiakos, according to a report.<\/p>\n
The Sun claims that Uefa is looking into the tweets. Players are prohibited from participating in any sort of betting activity related to Uefa competitions.<\/p>\n
Wilshere tweeted suggesting he would bet on team-mate Emmanuel Frimpong to score first, but claims that the messages were a joke.<\/p>\n
“[Frimpong] first goal is 150-1… worth a cheeky \u00a310 right?” Wilshere said in a tweet that has since been deleted.<\/p>\n
“Frimmy nearly won me some money there!” he added when Frimpong hit the side netting during the match.<\/p>\n
After the match Wilshere looked to clarify his comments, insisting they were made only in jest.<\/p>\n
“I didn’t actually bet on the game. I know we’re not allowed to! I was only messing #justtobeclear,” he said.<\/p>\n
That will not stop Uefa from probing the matter more closely, according to the report.<\/p>\n
“All persons bound by Uefa’s rules must refrain from any behaviour that could damage the integrity of matches and competitions,” a Uefa spokesman was quoted as saying.<\/p>\n
“A breach of these principles is committed by anyone who participates directly or indirectly in betting or who has a financial interest in such activities.”<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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