Newcastle confirm Tonali's sanction for illegal betting charges

Sandro Tonali became the most expensive Italian footballer when Newcastle bought him from AC Milan in the summer, and the 23-year-old has played 15 times for his country.
Nevertheless, the Magpies will not be able to count on him until the end of August 2024 due to a sanction he has received from the Italian Football Federation.
The FICG confirmed that the sanction for Sandro Tonali is ten months plus six to eight months to be served in another way, either by attending a therapy to cure his gambling addiction, with community service or by paying a fine.
The English club released a statement on Saturday confirming his suspension and said the midfielder will be able to return to action from 27th August 2024.

"Sandro Tonali has been banned from competitive football for ten months, as effective from Friday, 27th October 2023, following illegal betting charges by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
FIGC's sanction includes an overall 18-month ban, with eight months commuted as the player participates in a therapeutic plan and educational programme in Italy consisting of 16 commitments.
On the evening of Friday, 27th October, Newcastle United received confirmation that FIFA has endorsed FIGC's sanction to be applied worldwide, meaning Sandro will be eligible to return to competitive football from Tuesday, 27th August 2024."