Sturridge, 30, was charged with 11 betting breaches in November 2018 and found guilty on two counts of telling his brother, Leon, to bet on a possible transfer to Sevilla. The move to Spain did not materialise and the former Manchester City and Chelsea forward joined West Brom on loan until the end of the 2017-18 season.
Almost £14,000 was wagered in total by people directly or indirectly connected to Sturridge and attempts were made to place a further £20,560 on potential moves for the striker in January 2018, although these were refused by betting companies. Had they been accepted and successful, they would have returned a further £317,006.
The appeal board upheld the FA’s appeal on two charges – relating to the potential Sevilla move and Sturridge providing a friend, Daniel Hemmings, with information about his switch to West Brom – meaning four of the original charges against the striker have been proven.
Sturridge got 4 months in 2020.