{"id":296351,"date":"2023-10-19T19:10:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T19:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=296351"},"modified":"2023-10-19T19:10:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T19:10:12","slug":"newcastles-sandro-tonali-could-find-out-betting-ban-next-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/newcastles-sandro-tonali-could-find-out-betting-ban-next-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle&apos;s Sandro Tonali could find out betting ban next week"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Newcastle&#8217;s Sandro Tonali could discover the extent of his punishment for illegal betting NEXT WEEK &#8211; with a 12-month ban expected&#8230; but the \u00a352m midfielder is available for Saturday&#8217;s Crystal Palace game<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Newcastle are considering all legal options with Tonali set for one-year ban<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>But the midfielder is available for this Saturday&#8217;s match against Crystal Palace<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport&#8217;s podcast &#8216;It&#8217;s All Kicking Off!&#8217;\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A decision on Sandro Tonali&#8217;s ban for illegal betting could be made next week &#8211; meaning Newcastle&#8217;s clash with\u00a0Crystal Palace\u00a0on Saturday could be his last for some time.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder, who cost Newcastle \u00a352million when he signed in July, is set to be hit with a ban of at least 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>As Mail Sport reported on Wednesday, Newcastle will consider all their legal options as they absorb the shock news but the matter is expected to be resolved swiftly.<\/p>\n<p>The Football Association are also waiting for confirmation of the punishment handed down by Italian authorities before investigating if any rules have been broken under their jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<p>Reports in Italy claim Tonali, 23, has confessed to betting on AC Milan while a player at the club &#8211; an offence which carries a suspension of three years.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/19\/08\/76702355-12648277-Newcastle_have_confirmed_that_Sandro_Tonali_is_being_investigate-a-1_1697701169647.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Newcastle&#8217;s Sandro Tonali is expected to receive a one-year ban for illegal betting, with the punishment potentially being announced next week\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/19\/08\/76711207-12648277-The_FA_say_Tonali_is_still_free_to_play_for_Newcastle_on_Saturda-a-2_1697701205221.jpg\" height=\"581\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The FA say Tonali is still free to play for Newcastle on Saturday against Crystal Palace<\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>However, his admission of guilt and willingness to seek treatment for what his agent described as a &#8216;gambling addiction&#8217; will help reduce any potential ban. It is also said he did not bet on Milan to lose matches.<\/p>\n<p>Tonali has started five Premier League matches for Newcastle since his arrival, coming on in two others, and has started both their Champions League fixtures to date.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether manager Eddie Howe plays him against Palace at St James&#8217; Park this weekend, with Newcastle also set to host Borussia Dortmund in Europe next Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Tonali &#8211; as well as Aston Villa loanee Nicolo Zaniolo, also accused of illegal betting &#8211; withdrew from the Italy squad for their Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and England.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle must now attempt to determine how much Milan and Tonali knew of the investigation into illegal gambling when they splashed out \u00a352m in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Howe said at the time they were delighted and surprised at being able to strike a deal for Milan&#8217;s captain.<\/p>\n<p>Tonali would have known he had broken betting rules and, while Newcastle have said in a statement that they are supporting him and his family, it does raise questions over the club paying a lucrative salary to a player who is set to be suspended for actions before they owned him.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder &#8211; who was interrogated by Turin prosecutors for three hours on Tuesday &#8211; is now back on Tyneside and the FA say he is free to play at home to Palace on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Howe must make a decision on his physical and mental state, while there is also the moral issue of including a player who has, reportedly, admitted to gambling on his own team.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/19\/08\/76695723-12648277-Tonali_who_joined_Newcastle_from_AC_Milan_in_the_summer_could_be-a-3_1697701218383.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tonali &#8211; who joined Newcastle from AC Milan in the summer &#8211; admitted to the illegal betting\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/19\/08\/76694929-12648277-Tonali_reportedly_admitted_to_betting_on_AC_Milan_while_he_was_a-a-4_1697701244637.jpg\" height=\"453\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tonali is among a number of players being investigated by the Italian authorities over betting<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/19\/08\/76658821-12648277-Aston_Villa_s_Nicolo_Zanioli_is_also_under_investigation_by_pros-a-5_1697701273296.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Aston Villa&#8217;s Nicolo Zaniolo is also under investigation by prosecutors in Italy<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/19\/08\/76662903-12648277-Nicolo_Fagioli_will_reportedly_serve_a_seven_month_betting_ban_a-a-6_1697701292142.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Nicolo Fagioli will serve a seven-month betting ban after agreeing a plea bargain<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle said in a statement: &#8216;Newcastle United can confirm that Sandro Tonali is subject to investigation by the Italian Prosecutor&#8217;s Office and Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in relation to illegal betting activity.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Sandro is fully engaging with the investigation and will continue to cooperate with all relevant authorities. He and his family will continue to receive the club&#8217;s full support.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Due to this ongoing process, Sandro and Newcastle United are unable to offer further comment at this time.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><span>With regards to the investigation,\u00a0<\/span><span>Fagioli became the first player to speak directly to prosecutors after news broke last week, and on Tuesday, the 22-year-old was handed <\/span>a seven-month ban<span>\u00a0from football.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Zaniolo, Tonali, and Fagioli had their electronics confiscated on Thursday as part of the investigation, which also saw the Italian national team&#8217;s training camp raided by the authorities as they sought to interview Zaniolo and Tonali.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti called the raid &#8216;traumatic&#8217; and described his players as &#8216;absolutely distraught&#8217; by the investigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>IT&#8217;S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span><span>It&#8217;s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12648277\/Newcastles-Sandro-Tonali-discover-extent-punishment-illegal-betting-WEEK-12-month-ban-expected-52m-midfielder-available-Saturdays-Crystal-Palace-game.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle&#8217;s Sandro Tonali could discover the extent of his punishment for illegal betting NEXT WEEK &#8211; 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