English FA takes decision on Sandro Tonali's betting scandal

Newcastle's midfielder, Sandro Tonali will not get an additional suspension from the English Football Association following his betting scandal.

The midfielder has been given a suspended two-month ban from competitive football by an independent Regulatory Commission after self-declaring breaches of FA Betting Rules. He has also been fined £20,000 and warned by the FA as to his future conduct concerning his betting behaviour.

The banning period is fully suspended for the duration of the 2024/25 season, meaning he will be available to return to competitive football upon the conclusion of an existing ten-month sanction imposed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on 27 October 2023.

This is provided that he does not commit any further breach of the FA Betting Rules during the suspension period, Sandro will not serve any part of the two-month sanction. He made full admissions as to his betting activity and did so in circumstances where there was no other evidence to support misconduct proceedings.

Sandro is continuing to follow a therapeutic plan and educational programme with the club's full support and will continue to train with his teammates.