Follow usOne of Juventus’ young talents Niccolo Fagioli is being investigated for betting on illegal online platforms, the Italian media have reported this morning. The 22-year-old midfielder placed the bets through several different accounts. If proven, he faces a sentence of three years or more and a fine starting at a minimum of €25,000.
Fagioli is effectively breaking the law twice, because firstly, he is not allowed to bet on events of the same professional field in which he works, and secondly, it is a crime to do so on illegal platforms. It is precisely because of this that the prosecutor’s office in Naples got involved and started an investigation a few months ago. The player’s lawyers were notified on August 30.
🚨 BREAKING: Nicolo Fagioli is being investigated by the Turin prosecutor’s office for engaging in illegal betting.
He could be suspended for three years if found guilty.
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If he is proven guilty, Juventus could very soon find themselves with two key players who will be suspended for a long period. Paul Pogba has already been caught with doping, and a few days ago his “B” test for testosterone turned out to be positive as well, which means he will be banned from football for about four years.
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