Mark Coton wonders if bookmaker sponsorship will make the same sharp exit as the tobacco giants that bankrolled many sports decades ago

MARK COTON
22 JUNE
Not the biggest news item of the day by any means, but the revelation that the Football Association has parted company with “official betting partner” Ladbrokes could have ramifications beyond the torn up small print of a contract reportedly worth £4m.
The minds at the FA aren’t renowned for their sharpness, but even they could deduce there might be a conflict of interest for the game in continuing arm-in-corporate...