Sandro Tonali charged by FA with fresh betting breaches

The Football Association has charged Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali with misconduct for betting breaches.

The Italy international was banned for ten months back in October after he admitted placing bets on former side AC Milan while he played for the Serie A giants.

A statement from the FA reads: "Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA's Betting Rules.

"It's alleged that the Newcastle United midfielder breached FA Rule E8 50 times by placing bets on football matches between 12 August 2023 and 12 October 2023.

"Sandro Tonali has until 5 April 2024 to respond."

Newcastle's response reads: "Newcastle United acknowledges a misconduct charge received by Sandro Tonali in respect of alleged breaches of FA Betting Rules.

"Sandro continues to fully comply with relevant investigations and he retains the club's full support.

"Due to this ongoing process, Sandro and Newcastle United are unable to offer further comment at this time."

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