Wenger: gambling is players’ responsibility

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger maintains gambling is a matter purely for the individual, but accepted it can become a “negative” influence on players if taken to extremes.

Reports this week suggested England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has amassed a £700,000 (€1 million) debt. Wenger feels should the stories be true, it is a private matter for the players concerned, so long as it does not harm their preparations for matches or performance on the pitch.

“I have had no gambling problems because we have never played cards,” said Wenger.