The Football Association have reportedly opened an investigation into whether Sandro Tonali broke betting rules after he moved to Newcastle United.
The Football Association have opened an investigation into whether Sandro Tonali broke betting rules after he moved to Newcastle United, according to reports., the Italian was handed a 10-month ban by the Italian Football Federation – which was subsequently ratified by FIFA after he agreed a plea bargain as part of an investigation into illegal betting activity.
The FA ‘are looking into the possibility that the midfielder continued to bet on football while under their jurisdiction. If so, he could be subject to further sanction’. “Our first thought was to protect our player, he is part of our family, and to give him the help and support he needed. We wanted to understand exactly what had happened and work transparently with the authorities.
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