Two Jewish football agents have been banned and fined after admitting to breaking Football Association rules during a transfer last year.
Alex Levack and Matthew Kleinman were banned for seven months and fined £7,500 each after concealing from the FA their involvement and pay they received during Dale Stephens’ move from Charlton Athletic to Brighton and Hove Albion in January 2014.
Another seven-month ban - suspended for a further year - was also handed to the agents, who have represented players including South Africa captain Dean Furman and Derby County striker Chris Martin through their agency Sidekick Management.
Mr Levack and Mr Kleinman conspired with solicitor Ali Rahnama to hide the part they played in transferring their client. Both agents, who also play for teams in Maccabi GB leagues, pleaded guilty to the charges.
