Newcastle Midfielder Sandro Tonali Receives Suspended Ban for Betting Breaches

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been handed a two, month suspended ban by the Football Association (FA) for breaching betting rules. The 23-year-old Italian admitted to placing 40-50 football bets, including four on Newcastle's results, after joining the club from AC Milan in July 2023 for £55 million.

The FA stated that the money placed on the bets by Tonali would have been "well in excess of 100,000 euros" (£85,600). four of Tonali's bets were on Newcastle to win, and he played in three of the four fixtures. In addition to the suspended ban, Tonali has been fined £20,000.

The FA noted that Tonali is already serving a 10-month ban running until August for offences during his time in Italy. Newcastle has expressed support for Tonali, stating that he is "continuing to follow a therapeutic plan and educational programme with the club's full support and will continue to train with his team-mates."

given, new, way, return An independent regulatory commission heard that the process has had a "profound effect" on the midfielder and "is something he does not want to experience again." The commission also noted that Tonali took part in an FA training programme about betting in August, nine days before his offences began, but he had not fully understood the content due to "his English being extremely limited."

The given, two, month suspended ban will not be served if Tonali does not commit further breaches before the end of next season. Newcastle stated, "Provided that he does not commit any further breach of the FA Betting Rules during the suspension period, Sandro will not serve any part of the two-month sanction."

The club also acknowledged the FA's recognition of Tonali's cooperation, saying, "As acknowledged by the FA in the independent Regulatory Commission's written reasons, the level of assistance Sandro has provided by self-referring and fully cooperating with a subsequent investigation is extraordinary and exceptional in its kind."

Tonali's case highlights the strict betting rules in place for professional footballers in England. Players are prohibited from placing bets on any football-related matters worldwide, including matches, transfers, managerial appointments, and other football activities. The FA consistently takes a strong stance against betting breaches to maintain the integrity of the sport.

As Tonali continues to serve his existing 10-month suspension from the Italian Football Federation, he will be eager to put this episode behind him and focus on his future with Newcastle United. The club's support and the therapeutic plan in place will be vital in helping the midfielder overcome this challenging period and ensure he adheres to betting regulations going forward.

Key Takeaways

• Newcastle's Sandro Tonali gets 2-month suspended ban for 40-50 betting breaches.
• Tonali placed 4 bets on Newcastle's results, including 3 he played in.
• He's fined £20,000 and already serving a 10-month ban from Italian FA.
• Tonali cooperated fully with the FA and will continue therapy and education.
• The ban will be lifted if he doesn't breach rules again before next season.