Is betting on football matches between two people permissible or forbidden?
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
Betting in the scenario mentioned is not permissible, and it is not allowed to take the money obtained from it. If one has taken it, they must return it to its rightful owners if possible; otherwise, they should give it as charity to the poor with the permission of the religious authority, as a precautionary measure.
Source: Fatwas of Authentic Islam
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
This bet is invalid. If the loser is compelled to pay the bet, it is forbidden; however, if they pay willingly, it is permissible.
Source: Official Website.
May you be successful in all good things.