Sport shorts: Football Association in crisis talks over FA Cup streaming deal with betting companies

Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 10 January

The Emirates FA Cup trophy
(Image credit: thefa.com)

1. Government raises pressure on FA

The Daily Telegraph reports that the English Football Association (FA) was in “crisis talks” last night over the deal to allow betting companies the rights to live stream FA Cup matches.

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