Sandro Tonali has been charged with 50 betting offences allegedly committed while at Newcastle United – Michael Regan/Getty Images
Sandro Tonali has been charged with 50 betting offences by the Football Association after it was revealed the Italian midfielder placed bets last season while at Newcastle.
Tonali, 23, is currently serving a 10-month football ban after being found guilty of betting on games involving both of his former clubs, Brescia and AC Milan, by the Italian Football Federation.
“Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the FA Betting Rules,” an FA statement read.
“It’s alleged that the Newcastle United midfielder breached FA Rule E8 50 times by placing bets on football matches between 12 August 2023 and 12 October 2023.”
Tonali has until April 5 to respond to the charges.
A Newcastle statement read: “Newcastle United acknowledges a misconduct charge received by Sandro Tonali in respect of alleged breaches of FA Betting Rules.
“Sandro continues to fully comply with relevant investigations and he retains the club’s full support. Due to this ongoing process, Sandro and Newcastle United are unable to offer further comment at this time.”
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