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A Premier League star who played for Newcastle United is addicted to gambling as per confirmed by the club and the player’s agent.
The club is currently concerned and working on the player’s addiction.
Which of these players do you think it’ll be? Guess right lads.
It’s said that Sandro Tonali one the Newcastle Midfielder could face a 18month ban from his football career after gambling on illegal platforms.
Gambling in football violates Article 24 of the Code of Sporting Justice because Tonali did so. If he is confirmed, he would be subject to a maximum three-year ban, but a plea deal could permit them to reduce the penalty by half.
The promising midfielder as got the support of his team mate coach and club supporting him.
He is also not the first to break such rules, Both Sandro Tonali of Newcastle and Nicolo Zaniolo of Aston Villa are purportedly implicated in illicit betting; which is the subject of the ongoing investigation.
Tonali and Zaniolo, who were selected to represent Italy during this month’s international break, are both going back to their club as a result of the claims, according to the Italian.
Could gambling be so common on among players?
Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli has been handed a 7month ban from football for betting on illegal platforms.
The Italy international will not play again this season after the Turin prosecutor’s office gave him a 7month ban from football for placing bets on illegal platforms.
Its unfortunate that Italian football, clubs and players are often in the spotlight for things like this. If they’re are found guilty they should be punished adequately. Insider gambling by players, coaches or club executives is bad for the sport.
Gambling is a serious offense for football insiders such as players, coaches and club executives as it could affect their club performance and competitiveness by encouraging other vices such as Goal letting, unsportsmanship and even match fixing. It’s a pity rising stars Newcastle are embroiled in this scandal and might lose a key player to a ban if the investigation finds him guilty.