Nicoló Fagioli’s ban revealed according to report

Kelvin Loyola — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:12:24 -0400

Juventus’ Nicoló Fagioli is set for a lengthy ban due to admitting to betting on soccer matches.

It has been a horrible last 10 days for Juventus star Nicoló Fagioli, who admitted to being addicted to betting, after confessing as much, the 22-year-old also began to cooperate with authorities once an investigation was underway of star soccer players betting on unauthorized websites.

Nicoló Fagioli would tell the Italian authorities that it was Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali who introduced him to the sports betting app that they would use to place their bets. “Our client is dealing with the matter responsibly, with a view to maximum transparency and collaboration with the ordinary and sporting judicial authorities,” Fagioli’s lawyers Luca Ferrari and Armando Simbari said in a joint statement.

Now according to Sky Sports Nicoló Fagioli’s ban has been revealed and it might see him miss the rest of the season and part of next season, leaving him out of Italy’s Euro squad.

What is Nicoló Fagioli penalty?

While still not official, the report from Sky Sports indicates that Nicoló Fagioli is looking at a seven-month suspension. The decision is reported to have been approved by Turin Prosecutor’s Office for betting on illegal platforms.

Nicolò Fagioli is an Italian youth international making a name for himself at Juventus, the midfielder has one cap for the four-time World Champions and is in his third season with the Italian old lady.

Sandro Tonali’s involvement illegal betting case

Tonali has seen his career put on hold as authorities investigate just how deep he is in the betting scandal. Police arrived at Italy’s training for their Euro 2024 qualifying matches and interrogated the star midfielder who confessed to his betting addiction. Now if things stay as they are and Tonali receives a minimum sanction, the Newcastle star will most likely miss the Euro Cup, all signs point to a suspension for the Italian star of at least one year.

Sandro Tonali (Getty Images)

Sandro Tonali is one of the biggest prospects in all of Italian soccer, making a name for himself at AC Milan before moving to Newcastle United this season. He has 15 caps for the Italian national team.

Italian betting scandal: Nicoló Fagioli accuses Sandro Tonali of installing betting app

Kelvin Loyola — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:28:39 -0400

Sandro Tonali has admitted to having a serious addiction to gambling while Fagioli has already spoken to the Italian federation to seek help.

In a scandal that is rocking not only Italian soccer but the rest of the sport two of Italy’s best young talents, Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali and Juventus’ Nicoló Fagioli have admitted to being addicted to online sports betting. Not only that, the duo will also seek help for their addiction.

According to La Repubblica, Fagioli has told the Italian Football Federation that Tonali introduced him to the sports betting app that they would use to place their bets. Admitting to betting on sports is just one of the charges, the other being investigated is that the duo betted on certain events and tried to cash in on them in their favor, such as getting a yellow card on a certain minute or corners for one team in a game.

At the moment both players will most likely receive a sanction for betting while being professionals of the game, which is not allowed. Still their sanction can be reduced by collaborating with authorities and doing specific off the field work for the Italian federation, such as being the face of an anti- betting campaign. Still both Sandro Tonali and Nicoló Fagioli could face a ban of up to four years if it is proven that they partook in not only just betting, but placed bets to alter a result or take advantage of a situation.

Tonali could miss the Euros

Tonali has seen his career put on hold as authorities investigate just how deep he is in the betting scandal. Police arrived at Italy’s training for their Euro 2024 qualifying matches and interrogated the star midfielder who confessed to his betting addiction. At the moment if things stay as they are and Tonali receives a minimum sanction, the Newcastle star will most likely miss the Euro Cup, all signs point to a suspension for the Italian star of at least one year.

Fagioli has already begun to cooperate with authorities and confessed to his gaming addiction, while Tonali is soon to do the same as he has admitted to being addicted to betting, but yet to speak with the federation according to reports in Italy. By confessing and seeking help both footballers open themselves up to a reduced sentence.

The careers of Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Fagioli