European Soccer Star Finds Himself in Hot Water Over Gambling Allegations

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Sandro Tonali, the already-suspended soccer star in hot water for gambling on matches in Italy, was slapped with dozens of similar charges by Britain’s Football Association on Thursday.

Tonali, 23, is now accused of placing bets on soccer matches in England while he was a member of Newcastle United. Authorities said he placed 50 wagers, all within a three-month span that included his first months with his new club after joining them from AC Milan for a fee of $75.6 million.

Thursday’s allegations add to Tonali and Newcastle’s headache, as he’s been unavailable to feature since he was slapped with similar charges by the governing body of Italian soccer. He was suspended 10 months in that case—a ban he’s currently halfway through.

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