Player bets against own team

[IRELAND] St. Patrick's midfielder Gary Dempsey has been suspended for five games for placing a $30 bet on Galway United to beat his own team.

Dempsey did not play in the game, which Galway won, 1-0. The Irish federation said Dempsey got off lightly because he admitted to the bet and because of the small amount wagered.

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