Sandro Tonali, the midfielder for Italy and Newcastle United, has admitted guilt in a betting case. The development was reported by Sky Sport Italy, which provided details of the proceedings and Tonali’s formal appearance in court. (Sky Sport Italy)
According to the reporting, Tonali testified on October 17 as part of the ongoing Italian betting investigation. The coverage indicated that Tonali was open to a settlement as part of the case, signaling a willingness to resolve the matter within the official proceedings. The testimony and the statements surrounding it suggest a nuanced posture from the footballer as investigators pursued clarity on teammates and related actions. (Sky Sport Italy)
Earlier, on October 12, Corona disclosed that Nicolo Fagioli, the Juventus Torino midfielder, had placed a bet, and subsequently noted that Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo had engaged in similar activity. The report specified that Zaniolo, then a Roma player not on the pitch, bet on his team’s Coppa Italia fixture while he was serving on the bench. This sequence of disclosures helped to map the spectrum of betting activity among professional footballers under scrutiny. (Sky Sport Italy)
The update also indicated that Tonali is set to receive treatment for gambling addiction, highlighting a component of the case that touches on personal welfare and safeguarding within professional sports. (Sky Sport Italy)
At 23 years old, Tonali is recognized for his earlier exploits with Brescia and Milan, and he has earned 15 caps for the Italian national team. The report notes that Zaniolo, now 24, has also accumulated 15 appearances for Italy and has previously played for clubs including Inter, Roma, and Galatasaray, underscoring the breadth of the peer group involved in the broader case. (Sky Sport Italy)
Marco Giordano, the agent who previously represented Nicolo Fagioli, spoke about his client’s gambling addiction and its impact, offering a perspective on the broader issue of gambling within football and the support systems that are meant to address it. (Sky Sport Italy)