Sandro Tonali, Newcastle player, He went to the Turin Prosecutor’s Office this Tuesday to testify to the authorities about the so-called ‘Betting Case’ in which he is being investigated.
The 23-year-old midfielder appeared at the Prosecutor’s Office around 4:00 pm (CEST), accompanied by his legal representatives, to testify in relation to the illegal bets he made after being questioned by the Police on Thursday in Coverciano (Florence ) in a training session with the Italian team.
Also this Tuesday, the player’s agent, the Italian Giuseppe Riso, Tonali’s gambling problem has been confirmed and she is being treated by specialists.
“It is very important that the players do not feel alone at this time. Sandro plays a more important game against the odds: “He is used to big games and I am sure he will win,” Riso said in a meeting organized at the Italian Embassy in London with the president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).Gabriele Gravina.
Tonali, in the hands of specialists
“I hope that your experience saved the life of Sandro, who understood that he must face his problem decisively and has already started a path in this sense. I hope that it also saved the lives of those children, maybe not less wealthy, who find themselves making the same mistake,” Riso added.
Besides, Riso emphasized Newcastle’s support for their player: “I want to thank the club because they are supporting Sandro, who is training and can play on Saturday.”
The same approach as Fagioli
The former Milan player is following in the footsteps of his compatriot Nicolò Fagioli (Juventus)that the cooperation and proactive attitude to correct the mistakes before the authorities helped him to reduce the punishment that initially, when betting on soccer matches was recognized, was from a minimum of 3 years to 7 months away from the playing fields.
In addition to the 7-month ban, something that almost ended his season, Fagioli has to hold “a cycle of at least 10 public meetings” about the negative effects of bets to be made within 5 months; is necessary be in therapy for at least 6 months and you will need pay a fine of 12,500 euros.
Zaniolo insists there is no bet
The Italian Nicolò Zaniolo, The Aston Villa player, is the third investigated, who has so far refused to bet on football matches, which will avoid sporting sanctions and will only deal with ordinary ones, for what he did on illegal online sites.
Source: La Verdad
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