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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.

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.

Italy complicated their path to the Euro 2024 by losing to England at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. They are still in control of their own destiny.

Italy Need to Finish Strong to Qualify for Euro 2024

October 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy complicated their path to the Euro 2024 by losing to England at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. They are still in control of their own destiny but will need positive results against North Macedonia and Ukraine to be certain. The Azzurri are now three points behind second place.

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.

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.

Illegal Gambling Case Expands to Tonali and Zaniolo

October 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Aston Villa, Italian Football, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Two Italy and Premier League stars, Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Zaniolo, have been excused by the Azzurri and after the police showed up at the Coverciano HQ to notify them of the investigation on illegal gambling. The two talked with the detectives for a while accompanied by delegation leader Gianluigi Buffon.

A few months before the European Championship, Italy still haven’t found a surefire no.9 to rely on. The possible options have all had challenging seasons

Spalletti Comments on Immobile, Kean, and Bonaventura

October 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti explained his selections as Italy started preparing for two upcoming Euro qualifiers against England and Malta: “As for Ciro Immobile, we received communication from the Lazio doctor that he was hurt, and they didn’t know whether he would recover."

Spalletti Mulls Surprising Exclusion from Next Squad

October 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Genoa, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has a conundrum on his hands, as Ciro Immobile isn’t a lock to be called up for the next Euro qualifiers despite being named the captain of the team. The Lazio ace has had a slow start. Gianluigi Donnarumma would inherit the armband should that be the case.

Former Italy assistant Alberico Evani didn’t follow Roberto Mancini to Saudi Arabia, even though the two collaborated for a few years.

Longtime Mancini Assistant Sheds Light on Italy Exit

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A

Alberico Evani didn’t follow Roberto Mancini to Saudi Arabia, even though the two collaborated for a few years. He spoke about the former Italy coach’s departure: “I’ve yet to understand what happened. President Gabriele Gravina wanted to make some changes, which is within his rights."

Gianluigi Buffon is coming off his first turn as the Italy’s head of the delegation and team manager. He spoke about the recent experience and more.

Buffon Talks New Italy Role, Juventus, and Title Race

September 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Gianluigi Buffon is coming off his first turn as the Italy’s head of the delegation and team manager. He spoke about the recent experience and more in an interview: "“It was very nice. I was welcomed very well by the president, the officials, the gaffer, and his staff."

Nicolò Zaniolo had a fine performance against Ukraine in his first start with the Azzurri in a while. He hailed the result.

Aston Villa Newcomer Pushes Away Bad Boy Reputation

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Nicolò Zaniolo had a fine performance against Ukraine in his first start with the Azzurri in a while. He hailed the result and discussed his image in his post-game remarks: "It was paramount to take home the three points. We aren’t those seen against North Macedonia."

Serie A will have to change their transfer market strategies from January onward, as the fiscal advantages deriving from the 'Decreto Crescita' will stop.

Lotito Talks Italy, Discloses Giant Past Offer for SMS

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Claudio Lotito urged the Azzurri to grow tighter and discussed a few Lazio-related topics in an interview with the official Serie A radio: “I’m not a fortune-teller, but I believe we have everything to qualify for Euro 2024. You can always find players and coaches, while presidents are rarer."

Marco Verratti was absent from the first call-ups by new Italy coach Luciano Spalletti. However, it wasn’t a choice of the manager.

Verratti Refused Italy Call-Up to Complete Transfer

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, PSG, Serie A, The Azzurri, Transfer Market

Marco Verratti was absent from the first call-ups by new Italy coach Luciano Spalletti. However, it wasn’t a choice of the manager. The midfielder decided not to be involved in the first seasonal international break for a couple of reasons. The midfielder is in poor physical condition following a challenging summer.

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