Former Sunderland forward Chris Maguire has been suspended indefinitely by Lincoln City following an alleged breach of the Football Association's betting rules.
The 33-year-old is alleged to have placed 52 bets on football matches between March 2017 and February this year.
He has been given until Tuesday, August 30, to respond to the misconduct charge. The period of Maguire's alleged offending includes time spent at former clubs Oxford, Bury and Sunderland.
"Chris Maguire has been charged with misconduct in relation to an alleged breach of the FA's betting rules," read an FA statement.
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"It is alleged that the Lincoln City FC forward breached FA rule E8 by placing 52 bets on football matches between 17 March 2017 and 12 February 2022."
Maguire joined Sunderland from Bury in 2018 and scored 28 goals and provided 26 assists in 124 appearances across all competitions during his three seasons at the Stadium of Light.
The Scottish forward, who was capped twice by his country in 2011, joined Lincoln from Sunderland last summer and has made three appearances in all competitions this season.
He scored five goals for the Imps last term, including a hat-trick in a 3-1 victory at the Stadium of Light in January.
A statement from the Sky Bet League One club read: "Chris has been suspended by Lincoln City without prejudice until further notice."
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