Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is in more hot water after being charged with a further 50 breaches of betting rules by the Football Association.
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Tonali already serving 10-month banMidfielder now hit with misconduct chargeCould a face a further suspensionWHAT HAPPENED?
The FA confirmed on Thursay that Tonali has been charged with misconduct for further alleged breaches of betting rules. The midfielder is already serving a 10-month suspension from the Italian Football Federation after admitting to breaking betting rules in Italy during his time in Italy with AC Milan and Brescia.
Tonali is now alleged to have placed bets on matches during his stay in England with Newcastle, following his move to the club in the summer of 2023.
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A statement read: "Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA's Betting Rules.
"It'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."
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The Magpies have responded to the latest news with a brief statement: "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."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Tonali has already been ruled out until August due to his initial ban, meaning he will miss this summer's Euro 2024 with Italy. The latest charges mean he may face an extended ban which would see him forced to spend more time on the touchline. Tonali has made just eight Premier League appearances for Newcastle since the Magpies splashed out a club-record fee to bring him to St James's Park.