The Newcastle midfielder could face a suspension.
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali could face a lengthy playing ban after it was reported he has admitted to breaching betting rules.
The 23-year-old was one of several players named in an Italian football betting probe last week and on Wednesday Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli was given a seven-month suspension by the FIGC on Tuesday for breaching betting rules.The club said: “Newcastle United can confirm that Sandro Tonali is subject to investigation by the Italian Prosecutor’s Office and Italian Football Federation in relation to illegal betting activity.
“Due to this ongoing process, Sandro and Newcastle United are unable to offer further comment at this time.” It has been reported that Tonali admitted at a hearing on Tuesday to betting on matches involving his former club Milan.Tonali and Aston Villa forward Nicolo Zaniolo, on loan from Galatasaray, last week returned to their clubs from Italy’s training camp after it emerged they were being investigated.
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