Suspended Tonali Handed Another Two-Month Ban By FA For Betting Breaches

Tonali is already serving a 10-month ban from football for breaching betting rules while playing for AC Milan in Italy.

The 23-year-old is due to return to action in August.

This new ban will only come into effect if Tonali breaches further betting rules in the 2024/2025 season.

Tonali admitted to placing 40 to 50 bets on games including those involving Newcastle United, between 12 August and 12 October, 2023.

"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," Newcastle said in a statement.

"As acknowledged by the FA in the independent Regulatory Commission's written reasons, the level of assistance Sandro has provided by self-referring and fully cooperating with a subsequent investigation is extraordinary and unprecedented.

"Sandro 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."