Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for alleged breaches of betting rules. The 23-year-old is currently serving a 10-month ban issued by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in October for breaking betting rules in Italy. Tonali joined Newcastle from AC Milan in July for £55m.
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France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been banned from football for four years for a doping offence. The 2018 World Cup winner tested positive for testosterone after Juventus’ game against Udinese on August 20, 2023. The 30 year old has stated he will lodge an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement, describing his career as “the most beautiful and intense journey of my life”. The 39-year-old, who captained the Azzurri to their Euro 2020 win, has called time on playing after 23 years with his final game coming last Saturday in the MLS Cup final with LAFC.
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Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli has been banned for seven months by the Italian football federation for breaching betting rules. Fagioli was given a 12-month ban, with five months suspended, and fined €12,500. The 22-year-old will also have to have therapy for his gambling problem.
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Italy stars Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali have been sent home from the national team squad amid an investigation for illegal betting, Juventus player Nicolo Fagioli is also under investigation for the same. Sky Italia state that the police are seeking clarifications from the Newcastle United midfielder and the Aston Villa winger in the illegal betting case and for their involvement in it.
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