The AS Roma issued a statement Thursday afternoon to defend two of its players, Nicola Zalewski and Stephan El Shaarawyvictims according to the club of unfair rumors about their possible involvement in the sports betting scandal that has rocked Italian football.
“In reference to the indiscretions that have spread in recent days regarding the alleged involvement of some of our players in the matter of sports betting, Roma offers all its support to Nicola Zalewski and Stephan El Shaarawy“, indicates the club trained by Jose Mourinho.
According to RomeZalewski and The Shaarawy are “victims of constant gossip that unequal negatively affecting their reputation.” “The club has full confidence in Nicola and Stephan when they say they have nothing to do with this matter,” the text concluded.
For weeks, the Italian justice system has been investigating clandestine sports betting platforms and revealed that prominent players used their services.
Following this, the Italian Football Federation initiated proceedings against the midfielder of Juventus Niccolo Fagioli and the midfielder Newcastle Sandro Tonali.
Suspended Fagioli for seven months and continues its investigation into the case Tonalwho admitted to placing sports bets on football matches, particularly in AC Milanthat’s the shirt he wore until this summer.
According to sulphurous Fabrizio Coronaformer “paparazzi king” who caused this matter, dozens of Serie A players will be affected.
Source: La Verdad
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