The FA have announced that Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct for 50 breaches of FA betting rules during his time at Newcastle United.
The Italian is already suspended from world football until the end of August after betting during his time in Italy, but he’s now facing charges for doing so in England – between August 12th and October 12th last year – following his £55m move from AC Milan.
An FA statement read: “Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA’s Betting Rules.
“t’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.”
The club have reacted to this announcement with a statement of their own, saying: “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.”
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
