Nicolo Zaniolo’s phones and tablets were searched

Nicolo Fagioli, who was the first footballer questioned in the investigation into illegal betting carried out by the Turin General Prosecutor’s Office in Italy and who pleaded guilty and agreed with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), was suspended for 7 months .

A news story about Galatasaray’s Nicolo Zaniolo, who was among the players whose name was involved in the investigation into illegal betting after Fagioli was loaned to Aston Villa with an option to buy earlier in the season, sparked interest.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, an examination of Zaniolo’s phones and tablets found no evidence of gambling. It was claimed that Zaniolo could receive a lighter sentence than Fagioli and Tonali. In his first statement to the police, Zaniolo stated that he played online card games on illegal betting sites, but that he did not bet on football matches.

In another report in the newspaper it is stated that Sandro Tonali, who had to leave the Italian team’s training camp on October 12 along with Zaniolo because his name was involved in the scandal and he admitted that he had made a bet, would agree with him and receive a speedy trial and a reduced sentence.

JUVENTUS STATEMENT

Juventus, one of the teams in the Italian First Football League (Serie A), announced that it will support its footballer Nicolo Fagioli, 22, who was sanctioned for his participation in the investigation into illegal betting.

In the statement from the black and white club it is stated that the FIGC announcement about Fagioli was taken into account and states: “The club confirms that it provides all its support to Nicolo Fagioli to overcome this situation and provides the necessary assistance to the player in the implementation of the specified treatment plan. “We believe that Nicolo will go through the treatment and training process with a great sense of responsibility, with the support of his club, his teammates, his family and the professionals who help him, and will return once his sanction is over.” .

INVESTIGATION OF ILLEGAL BETTING IN ITALY

In August, Juventus’ Fagioli participated for the first time in the investigation launched in May by the Turin Prosecutor General’s Office against some online betting sites, based on the anti-mafia investigation.

After Fagioli, Nicolo Zaniolo, 24, who plays for Aston Villa in England, and Tonali, of Newcastle United, were also mentioned in the investigation into illegal betting. For this reason, Zaniolo and Tonali left the camp after giving a statement to the police at the Italian National Team camp on October 12.

While Fagioli and Tonali admitted in their statements that they bet, Zaniolo stated that he did not bet on football. Fagioli chose to reach an agreement with the FIGC Sports Prosecutor’s Office and on October 17 he received a 7-month sanction, 5 months of mandatory rehabilitation and a fine of 12,500 euros for violating the instructions of the FIGC, UEFA and FIFA not to bet. about football activities.

In Italy, a player who bets on football matches can be punished with a three-year suspension. This penalty may be increased if it is determined that the player has bet on the matches of the club in which he plays. (AA)