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At the end of October, a Newcastle United official announcement see below) confirmed the ban on Sandro Tonali.
The club saying that they had at last received FIFA confirmation on a worldwide ban for Sandro Tonali after the Italian FA punished him for breaking gambling rules.
Newcastle United saying that the 10 months ban meant that it would be 27 August 2024 before Tonali could play competitive football once again.
Rumours had been floating around recently about the English FA also taking action.
Now Newcastle United with an official announcement (see below) on Thursday (28 March 2024) afternoon have confirmed a misconduct charge has indeed been received by Sandro Tonali from the FA.
Newcastle United official announcement – 28 March 2024:
‘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.’
Newcastle United official announcement on Sandro Tonali – 28 October 2023:
‘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.’

 
