Tonali and Zaniolo leave Italy training camp after betting suspicion

Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo have left Italy’s training camp after being investigated by police for betting allegation.

🚨 BREAKING: Nicolò Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali have been questioned by authorities.

This happens after being accused about possible involvement in illegal betting.

Aston Villa and Newcaste players have both left Italy training camp after speaking to the police. pic.twitter.com/P2JJYPEUKL

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According to reports, police has intervened Italy’s training ground Coverciano on Thursday to speak to the players in question.

“The Federation announces that, in the late afternoon of today, the Turin Public Prosecutor’s Office notified investigation documents to the players Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Zaniolo, currently in training with the national team at the Federal Technical Center in Coverciano,” an Italian FA statement read.

Italian authorities ban players from betting on football matches but not from other types of gambling.

Should Tonali and Zaniolo be found guilty they might face up to 3 years of suspension and fine under the Italia FA rules.