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Leicester debutant Monga, second-youngest Premier League player ever, wears blank shirt over gambling sponsor rule

Jeremy Monga, at 15 years and 271 days, debuted for Leicester City as the second-youngest Premier League player, wearing a blank shirt due to gambling sponsorship rules that apply to players under 18 years old.
Leicester's home kit is sponsored by BC.GAME, which prohibits players under 18 from displaying gambling sponsors on their shirts.
Following the 3-0 defeat to Newcastle, Leicester City is now 15 points away from safety in the league, having lost eight consecutive home games without scoring.
Manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy praised Monga's talents, describing him as a great winger with speed and a fantastic talent who deserved the opportunity to play.

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Why this Premier League footballer had to wear a different kit from his teammates

Jeremy Monga, who has played for England's under 16 side, just missed out on setting a record.

9 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Football: Why this (very) young player couldn't wear the same jersey as his teammates when he entered the game

Launched by his coach in the big bath Monday, April 7th at night, the young boy of 15 years and 271 days became the second youngest player in his championship. He also distinguished himself by the jersey...

10 days ago

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This football player is so young that he didn't have the right to wear the same jersey as his teammates.

It was with a sleek jersey from every trace of Leicester's sponsor that 15-year-old Jeremy Monga celebrated his first steps in the British football elite.

10 days ago·Paris, France

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The Independent

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Leicester’s 15-year-old debutant wears blank shirt over gambling rules

Monga had to wear a blank shirt due to rules on gambling sponsorships as he became the second-youngest Premier League player of all time

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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A rookie who is too young to wear a jersey with a major sponsor

Jeremy Monga became the second youngest player in Premier League history. He made his debut for Leicester City wearing a shirt without a sponsor, as the club is sponsored by a casino.

10 days ago

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Leicester debutant Monga, second-youngest Premier League player ever, wears blank shirt over gambling sponsor rule

Monga made his senior debut at 15 years 271 days against Newcastle United and Britain’s Gambling Act 2005, which underwent a review in 2020, prohibits players under 18 from wearing kits displaying gambling sponsors.

10 days ago·India

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