Revealed: star football pundits promote World Cup gambling despite ban

Spirit of rules on use of celebrities in advertising is being ignored, claims charity supporting victims of gambling addiction

Football pundits Harry Redknapp, Peter Crouch and Robbie Keane are helping to promote betting on World Cup matches despite stricter rules on celebrity gambling endorsements to protect young people.

Fifa officials estimate the last World Cup generated 120bn in betting turnover. Gambling companies hope for a similar betting spree for this year's tournament, despite a ban on gambling in Qatar.