Nicolò Fagioli, Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Zaniolo are at risk of missing Euro 2024, but while the Juventus and Newcastle midfielders have reportedly gambled on football games, the Aston Villa attacker insists he only played poker and blackjack.
Il Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta claim Tonali is ready to follow Fagioli’s example, collaborating with FIGC and the Turin Prosecutor and seeking a plea bargain.
This, however, would lead to a ban of at least 18 months, meaning the Newcastle midfielder would miss Euro 2024, provided Italy qualify. Fagioli’s ban could be shorter, probably in the region of 10 months, but this would still prevent the Juventus midfielder from being eligible for the international tournament hosted by Germany next summer.
According to Monday’s printed edition of Il Corriere dello Sport (page 2), Tonali will be heard by the FIGC Prosecutor this week.
The Rome-based paper claims Zaniolo is in a different situation as the Aston Villa attacker has denied betting on football games. His agents have said that the ex-Roma star only played poker and blackjack. If confirmed, Zaniolo would escape a ban, but if found guilty of gambling on football matches, the 24-year-old would also face a lengthy ban missing the upcoming European Championships.
WHo cares, Tonali is overrated… this open up a permanent spot (hopefully ) for Fratessi.. Barella and Fratessi are the core of that midfield.
they no right not to let them play this has nothing to do do with qaulifing bring balotteli back lets not be this teaching players a lesson focus win win win