Official: Sandro Tonali banned for 10 months

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is officially banned from football for 10 months. The Italian international got his penalty for participating in illegal gambling and having gambling addiction.

He will also have to participate in 8-month-long gambling rehab. This penalty means his season is over and will be back in action in August 2024. This also leaves him out of the Euro 2024, if Italy qualify for the tournament next summer.

🚨 BREAKING: Sandro Tonali has been banned for 10 month due to gambling addition scandal plus also 8 months of participation in gambling rehab plan.

Tonali, suspended for 10 months from football activities — back August 2024.

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🚫 Season over with #NUFC and also NO Euro2024. pic.twitter.com/nlrM7eMecW

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 26, 2023

Tonali admitted on betting on football and even his former team AC Milan. His penalty is reduced because he admitted everything to the Italian prosecutors. It is yet to be seen if Newcastle will take any legal actions towards AC Milan, as reports suggest the Magpies will try to prove that the Italian club knew about Tonali’s gambling ahead of their deal during the summer.