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Newcastle's first team wear shirts sponsored by online gaming firm FUN88

Newcastle United have been charged over the club's under-18 side wearing kits bearing the logo of a betting company.

The Premier League club are sponsored by China-based online gaming firm FUN88 and the first-team shirts have its logo on the front.

The Football Association (FA) said the offence was in breach of the governing body's kit and advertising regulations. external-link

FA rules state "services and related activities such as alcohol and gambling" cannot be worn by U18 teams.

The Magpies have until 18:00 BST on 27 March to respond to the charge.