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Newcastle United FC news: Jack Colback fined £25,000 for breaching Football Association rules regarding betting

Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback has been fined £25,000 after admitting a Football Association misconduct charge for betting.

Colback was charged with a breach of regulations introduced in 2014 which prevent players and coaches from placing bets on any football activity worldwide.

A club statement said: "Jack Colback has been fined £25,000 after he accepted an FA misconduct charge in relation to betting.

"The Newcastle United player breached FA Rule E8 in respect of a bet placed on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, a football match or competition on 16 March 2016.