Sandro Tonali hit with one other betting ban as Newcastle challenge assertion

“The banning period is fully suspended for the duration of the 2024/25 season, meaning he will be available to return to competitive football upon the conclusion of an existing 10-month sanction imposed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on 27 October 2023.

“Provided that he doesn’t commit any additional breach of the FA Betting Rules in the course of the suspension interval, Sandro won’t serve any a part of the two-month sanction. As acknowledged by the FA within the unbiased Regulatory Commission’s written causes, the extent of help Sandro has supplied by self-referring and absolutely cooperating with a subsequent investigation is extraordinary and unprecedented.

“Sandro made full admissions as to his betting activity, and did so in circumstances where there was no other evidence to support misconduct proceedings. Sandro is continuing to follow a therapeutic plan and educational programme with the club’s full support and will continue to train with his teammates.”