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Newcastle United’s contract might be terminated if authorities find Sandro Tonali guilty of illicit betting claims.
Newcastle United, according to Corriere della Sera via Sport Witness, may penalize Sandro Tonali. If the authorities find the 23-year-old summer signing guilty of allegations of illicit betting. If his judgment results in a prolonged ban, the Magpies may cancel his long-term contract.
Another day, another Italian scandal, although this time it involves key national team players accused of illicit betting. The current controversy engulfed Sandro Tonali, Nicolo Fagioli, and Nicolo Zaniolo. The players have been accused of illicit gambling.
The three players mentioned were questioned by police at Italy’s training camp. Authorities took several players’ phones and tablets, including Tonali’s. Newcastle United’s 23-year-old summer signing joined the club only a few months ago.
The accused players fled the Italian camp following the intervention of the police. Tonali traveled to Milan to consult with his lawyers. National team manager Luciano Spalletti insisted on allowing the players to leave the camp. He also advised that the probe should be continued.
Spalletti went on to say, “We will support them but it’s correct to let them leave our camp after speaking to police” . “If they have committed irregularities, it is absolutely right to proceed with the investigation” .
Following the uproar, all eyes will be on Newcastle United and their handling of the player. Tonali may face a three-year suspension from football if the authorities deem him guilty of the betting charge.
According to the report, Newcastle United may penalize the 23-year-old summer signing. If he is found guilty, the Magpies may cancel his long-term contract or suspend his income until he fulfills the ban specified above.
Newcastle United, according to the report, may not take either move because they have invested heavily in the midfielder. The 23-year-old summer signing cost them a lot of money, therefore the club may wait till a final decision is made.
Following rumours that Newcastle examined Lucas Paqueta before signing Tonali, the club may have found itself in a similar situation with the Brazilian. The West Ham player is accused of yet another betting violation.
Tonali, on the other hand, is still too young to grasp the implications of this case. In the background, the notion of three-year suspensions sounds terrible. If he is found to be guilty of those claims, it will gravely jeopardize his bright career, as will Zaniolo and Fagioli.
