Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct after allegedly breaching Football Association betting rules.
Tonali is accused of breaching FA Rule E8 50 times by betting on matches between August 12, 2023, and October 12, 2023. The 23-year-old has until April 5 to respond.
In October last year, Tonali was suspended for 10 months, fined 20,000 euros and ordered to attend an eight-month treatment course after reaching a plea deal following an investigation by Italian prosecutors and the Italian Ministry of Justice into illegal gambling. to solve his problem. Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
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A club statement read: “Newcastle United acknowledges that Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct in connection with an alleged breach of FA betting rules. “Sandro continues to comply fully with the relevant investigation and he retains the club’s full commitment Support. As this process is ongoing, Sandro and Newcastle United are unable to comment further at this time.”
Tonali joined Newcastle in early July for a fee of around £55 million. The Italy international scored on his debut in the 5-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa and at the end of the season he made 12 appearances in all competitions for the Magpies. He is not eligible to return to action until August 27.
Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth, who is currently on garden leave, admitted the investigation into Tonali had been “a whirlwind” and a “huge shock”. Speaking in early November, Ashworth said: “These things happen in football but obviously when it happens in this context it’s not what you expect.
“Our priority is to look after and support him. This is probably harder for him than anyone else. We are working on a plan outlining what he can and cannot do over the next few months to allow for He was back on the plane in August.”
