The 28-year-old Northern Ireland international is alleged to have broken FA rules by betting on a match in February
Press Association
16:21, 29 Jul 2016Updated 16:22, 29 Jul 2016
Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has been charged by the FA for misconduct in relation to alleged gambling(Image: Matthias Hangst)
Norwich striker Kyle Lafferty has been charged by the Football Association with misconduct in relation to betting.
The 28-year-old Northern Ireland international is alleged to have broken FA rules by betting on a match in February.
The governing body said in a statement: "Kyle Lafferty has been charged by the FA for misconduct in relation to betting.
Lafferty has until next Friday - the day the new Championship season starts - to appeal the charge.
Lafferty has until next Friday - the day the new Championship season starts - to appeal the charge(Image: Marcello Pozzetti/IPS/REX)
"It is alleged that on February 20 2016, the Norwich City forward placed a bet on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, a football match or competition in breach of FA rule E8.
"He has until 5 August 2016 to respond to the charge."