Lula bans online sports betting in Brazil, according to Le Monde

Brazilian President Lula has banned online sports betting, reports Le Monde. The daily newspaper specifies that this measure comes a few days before the presidential election. Lula denounced a "disease" spreading through households, according to the newspaper.

L'Équipe confirms the information and indicates that the decision was taken a few days before the elections in Brazil. The sports daily does not provide further details in its headline. This ban concerns all online sports betting on Brazilian territory, according to both media outlets.