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Zola Offers Sympathy for Players Implicated in Betting Scandal

October 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Newcastle United, Serie A

The saga came into light in early August when convicted felon Fabrizio Corona accused actors in the Italian football world of gambling and betting addiction. Nicolò Zaniolo, Stephan El-Sharaawy and Nicola Zalewski have also been accused of betting infractions. Italy icon Gianfranco Zola has expressed his opinion on the betting scandal.

FIGC, the Italian Football Association, officialized the suspension of Sandro Tonali on Thursday. However, it’s not valid in England right away.

Tonali Suspension Not Immediately Effective Abroad

October 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A

FIGC, the Italian Football Association, officialized the suspension of Sandro Tonali on Thursday. However, it’s not valid in England right away. It has to be extended by the Premier League, UEFA, and FIFA first. For instance, it took months for Fabio Paratici to be disqualified following the plusvalenze trial.

Sandro Tonali will be suspended for seven months for gambling on football games. The punishment envisages eight months of accessory provisions.

Tonali Slated to Miss Ten Months for Betting Illegally

October 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, The Azzurri

Sandro Tonali will be suspended for seven months for gambling on football games, including his teams'. The punishment envisages eight months of accessory provisions as FIGC president Gabriele Gravina announced. Only the final greenlights from the Olympic Committee and UEFA are missing at this point.

While Nicolò Fagioli finalized his suspension and Sandro Tonali will do the same shortly, it’ll be a while before the position of Nicolò Zaniolo is sorted.

New Developments About Aston Villa Winger Not Imminent

October 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

While Nicolò Fagioli already finalized his suspension and Sandro Tonali will do the same in short order, it’ll be a while before the position of Nicolò Zaniolo is sorted. It's unsure whether he'll face discipline. The Turin’s DA’s office, which birthed the inquiry, isn’t in a hurry to interrogate him.

Sandro Tonali was questioned for two and a half hours by the Turin’s DA office on Tuesday and admitted to betting on football matches too.

Former Milan Star Sandro Tonali About to Learn His Fate

October 22, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Newcastle United, Serie A

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali could reportedly face a lengthy one-year ban from football after admitting to gambling on football matches. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italy international's lawyers will show up for a hearing in Rome on Monday, with the youngster's immediate future up in the air.

Tonali is expected to be handed a lengthy ban, and Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has offered support to the ex-Rossoneri during these tough times.

Newcastle Boss Howe Offers Support to Tonali Amid Betting Scandal

October 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A

With Nicolo Fagioli receiving a 12-month ban, with five months suspended, the next in line is Sandro Tonali. The former Milan midfielder is set to be handed an even lengthier ban in comparison to his compatriot, and Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has thrown his support behind Tonali during these tough times.

Tonali Psychiatrist Sheds Light on His Addiction and MO

October 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A

Professor Gabriele Sani is helping Tonali battle his gambling addiction and went into detail about it in an interview: “Those affected by this issue have rituals and follow a superstitious sequence. He bet on Milan to win for that reason. It was his good luck charm."

Juventus have expressed their full support to Fagioli, who has been given a 12-month ban, with five months suspended, and fined €12,500 for violations.

Juventus Offer Full Support to Fagioli Post Suspension

October 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A

Juventus have expressed their full support to tainted midfielder Nicolò Fagioli, who has been given a 12-month ban, with five months suspended, and fined €12,500 for betting violations. Fagioli was handed a reduced sentence after he agreed to a plea bargain with the federation, which cites to therapy for gambling and betting addiction.

The FIGC’s prosecutor plans to act swiftly on Sandro Tonali after he confessed to gambling on football games and even Milan and Brescia ones.

Lengthy Tonali Suspension Expected to Come Fairly Soon

October 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, The Azzurri

As was the case for Nicolò Fagioli, the FIGC’s prosecutor plans to act swiftly on Sandro Tonali after he confessed to gambling on football games and even Milan and Brescia ones. The parties are finalizing his plea bargain. It could happen before next Wednesday’s game between Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund.

Nicolò Fagioli will miss seven months after plea bargaining his suspension for gambling on football matches. He realized he had to get out of it in May.

Fagioli Recounts Struggles of His Gambling Addiction

October 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A

Nicolò Fagioli will miss seven months after plea bargaining his suspension for gambling on football matches. He realized he had to get out of the situation back in May. He was first questioned by Turin’s DA office in June. He accumulated substantial debt over the years.

Tonali Might Be in a Worse Position Compared to Fagioli

October 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Italian Football, Italy, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Sandro Tonali was questioned for two and a half hours by the Turin’s DA office on Tuesday and admitted to betting on football matches too. He had reached out to the sports prosecutor in previous days as well to expedite the procedure that will lead to a plea bargain.

Tonali Expected to Confess and Help the Gambling Probe

October 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Italian Football, Italy, Newcastle United, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Sandro Tonali is poised to start collaborating and admit his wrongdoings in the gambling case spreading across Italian football. The midfielder initially acknowledged using the illegal platforms for poker and blackjack but will confess to betting on football too. Self-reporting and plea bargaining would reduce the suspension.

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