Sandro Tonali has been suspended from football for ten months for breaking Italian betting laws. The head of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) revealed this on Thursday. Newcastle United player was found guilty of partaking in betting and gambling. However, the restriction is likely to extend to international football. Consequently, the Italy star is set to miss Euro 2024.
He is apparently close to reaching an agreement with authorities to plead guilty to betting on sports events. He played for AC Milan and Brescia, among others. The parties are negotiating the ‘accessory penalties’ to the punishment.
Nicolo Fagioli, has received a seven-month suspension. It entails committing to an anti-gambling treatment plan. In addition to being available to testify as a witness against obsessive and illegal gambling at a non-professional club. Tonali, on the other hand, plays in Premier League for Newcastle.
Sandro Tonali will be permitted to continue training with Newcastle and use the club’s facilities. Once a sentence is issued, UEFA must accept it, and Tonali will begin serving it. Tonali can now play his final game for Newcastle, pending an agreement on the punishment when his guilt is admitted.
On Wednesday night, the Magpies played Borussia Dortmund at St James Park in a crucial Champions League matchday. Tonali’s last day of competitive activity this season appeared to be then.
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