New troubles for Tonali: the Newcastle midfielder could face further suspensions for additional betting offenses. Here is the FA statement:
"Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA’s Betting Rules. 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. Sandro Tonali has until 5 April 2024 to respond."
Newcastle have also published a statement today, which reads the following:
"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."
As reported by Tuttomercatoweb.com, Newcastle does not expect a suspension for the new charges brought by the FA against Sandro Tonali in the past few hours. There has already been a discussion between the federal authorities and the English club, currently confident that there will be neither an extension of the suspension nor a prohibition from training with the team.
Tonali, it is reported, has already admitted and provided information about this in past months' discussions. Therefore, it is likely that the penalty will result in a current ten-month suspension, which will end in August.
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… pic.twitter.com/x62qU4hx5A
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) March 28, 2024
