Source:REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
[Saba Sports News] According to the latest reports from English media, former Premier League Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis was investigated by the English FA for allegedly betting on football matches in violation of regulations. It is reported that the investigation was triggered by accusations that Lewis may have breached FA rules through betting. However, the investigation ultimately concluded with “no further action,” and the specific details of the investigation and the core reasons for this conclusion have not been disclosed. The controversy revolves around the ambiguity of the timeline. During the investigation, Lewis transferred his Tottenham shares to a family trust, thereby removing himself from the FA’s jurisdiction. The FA did not clarify whether the investigation concluded before or after the share transfer, raising doubts about the objectivity of the investigation. The author believes that this incident is not just an individual case but also a reminder to the entire football world. On one hand, organizations like the Premier League and the FA need to improve regulations, such as bringing family trusts and behind-the-scenes capital parties under regulatory scope to prevent capital from evading constraints through share transfers.