Italian Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali Aston Villa and Newcastle players respectively they admitted to having made the bet It’s a game of luck, but they denied bet on the match soccer It took place within the framework of a “gambling case” that the Turin public prosecutor’s office was investigating and abandoned the investigation with the Italian team.

The players were questioned by Italian police this Thursday. coveraciano (Florence, North) At the end of training in Italy. Both denied betting on football games, but “Poker and Blackjack” This Friday, the newspaper “La Repubblica” reported.

Nor did they deny that they were friends of their fellow countrymen. Nicolo Fagioliplayers of juventus It was the first soccer name to appear in an investigation carried out by the Turin public prosecutor’s office for several months related to illegal gambling on unauthorized online sites.

The paper reported the list of players. It doesn’t end with just the names of these three people. And for now, with the possibility of expansion as the days go by, it includes: 10 soccer players.

In fact, the Italian outlet Dillinger News, which reported on the involvement of Zaniolo and Tonali this Thursday, has today confirmed that the fourth footballer involved is Polish. Nicola Zalewski lane of RomeHowever, there is currently no official confirmation that the young footballer is involved.

After police questioned Zaniolo and Tonali, Mobile phones of both parties involved were confiscated. Check all messages and clarify whether you are betting on a soccer match or not.

fagioliOn the contrary, according to local media, he would have admitted to betting on soccer, but the fact that he had placed the bets self-report As revealed by the player’s lawyer before Sports Justice, there is a possibility that the sanction will be reduced.

Gambling is allowed in Italy, but It is not intended for people associated with the Italian Football Federation. In this case, these will be subject to the organization’s own sporting regulations.

In this particular case, Article 24 prohibits betting on soccer, regardless of its role in the sport, so if it can be proven that Tonali and Zaniolo did not bet on the match; They will not be subject to FIGC sanctionsbut much lower than normal justice people, in this case sports justice people.

“To those eligible for r.federal system, directors, members and cardholders of clubs belonging to the professional sector are authorized to receive stakes, directly or indirectly, in connection with the results of official matches organized within the framework of FIGC and FIFA. Placing or accepting any wagers, including from any person who is authorized to do so. and UEFA,” the article said.

If this type of crime is confirmed, sanctions may include: Suspension for at least 3 years A fine of at least 25,000 euros will be imposed.

The Turin public prosecutor’s office unexpectedly revealed the names of the players. Investigated gambling networks on illegal sites Italian organized crime may be involved.