Newcastle United fans have been left emotionally shaken by Sandro Tonali’s return to the football club. Many of them have been active on social media, expressing their reactions that the team’s star has come under investigation after he was accused of being involved in illegal betting on football matches.
According to information published in The Guardian, the famous Italian football player and his teammate Nicolo Zaniolo have been officially suspended from participating in training sessions. The representatives of the football club took such measures after they were charged.
Both players are currently under investigation for illegal betting and have been told to return home from training.
Times Magazine is also closely following the current situation regarding Italian football stars. The publication recently reported that Tonali has returned to Newcastle, having flown back via Milan. It is noted that the situation and the charges brought against him have left him in a state “on the verge of tears.”
If the culpability of this duo is officially proven and the athletes are charged with a betting offense, they could face a significant fine and possible suspension for several years.
Tonali moved to Newcastle United from FC Milan this summer. It is known that it cost 55 million pounds. Already for the first few months of his stay at the club, the 23-year-old footballer almost immediately won the sympathy of the public and became a favorite of many fans.
Fans quickly began to express their opinions about the situation on social media, especially on Twitter. Some have suggested a lifetime ban for both Tonali and Zaniolo if they are found guilty.
Some fans accuse the athletes of normalizing sports betting and gambling. The situation is aggravated by the existence of sites such as twinspinca.com, which advertise no-deposit bonuses at casinos. Fans worry that the combination of these factors is helping to spread addiction among fans.
Suggestions have also been made in joking form to extend the bans to their clubs.
After the news of the charges was published, many fans expressed some concern. After all, there could be negative consequences for the football club because of this.
One Newcastle fan questioned whether Tonali would only be penalized in Italy or if it would also be extended to England.
Several fans expressed their frustration and anger regarding the hypocrisy of the relationship between the sporting discipline and the sponsorship of gambling entertainment, including betting.
