{"id":630651,"date":"2023-10-14T06:07:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T10:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=630651"},"modified":"2023-10-14T06:07:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T10:07:27","slug":"italy-betting-allegations-zaniolo-and-tonali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/10\/14\/italy-betting-allegations-zaniolo-and-tonali\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Questioned by Authorities&#8217;: Two Premier League Stars Removed from Their National Team Training Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The international football world has been rocked by allegations made against Italy&#8217;s Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali. According to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1712527335847567690\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fabrizio Romano<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the Premier League stars have been questioned by authorities for a &#8220;possible involvement in illegal betting.&#8221; Italy are set to play Malta and England in Euro qualifiers over the coming days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">[metabet_core_side_odds_tile query=&#8221;soe\/newcastle_united&#8221; size=&#8221;350&#215;300&#8243; site_id=&#8221;lastwordonsports&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali Removed from Italy Training Camp by Authorities Over Potential Betting Breach<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 BREAKING: Nicol\u00f2 Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali have been questioned by authorities.<\/p>\n<p>This happens after being accused about possible involvement in illegal betting.<\/p>\n<p>Aston Villa and Newcaste players have both left Italy training camp after speaking to the police. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P2JJYPEUKL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/P2JJYPEUKL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1712527335847567690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 12, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali: What We Know<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zaniolo and Tonali, who play for Aston Villa and Newcastle, faced questioning from Italian officials in regard to &#8220;an investigation into illegal digital betting platforms.&#8221; Both players have left Italy&#8217;s training camp after speaking to Police.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/10\/13\/manchester-united-owner-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Billionaire \u2018Emerging As The Frontrunner\u2019 To Be New Man Utd Owner As Takeover Takes Another Twist<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A statement from the Italian Football Federation confirms that Zaniolo and Tonali will return to their clubs and not take part in the upcoming matches.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/4957919\/2023\/10\/12\/sandro-tonali-nicolo-zaniolo-betting-investigation\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Athletic<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0reports that while gambling is not a criminal offence in Italy, it must only be done on sites that are licensed by the Customs and Monopolies departments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not the Only Ones<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zaniolo and Tonali are not the only players &#8211; that authorities allege are involved in the betting breach. Romano tweeted on Friday that Juventus player\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1712869165088837857?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nicolo Fagioli<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0was also a player of interest. The journalist reported that Fagioli&#8217;s club, upon receiving news of the alleged involvement of their player, \u201cimmediately and promptly contacted the FIGC Federal Prosecutor&#8217;s Office\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reigning Champs in Trouble<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Winners of the 2020 European Championship, Italy look like they could possibly fail to qualify for the finals this year. Gli Azzurri<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">winners of four FIFA World Cups, are currently second in Group C behind the Three Lions. Stalking them are Ukraine and North Macedonia. The loss of Zaniolo and Tonali could cost the squad dearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/10\/13\/grading-manchester-united-managers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Grading Man Utd\u2019s Permanent Managers Since The Departure Of Sir Alex Ferguson<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Italy boss Luciano Spalleti has &#8220;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chroniclelive.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/were-very-sorry-sandro-tonali-27905503\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">vowed his support<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8221; to Zaniolo and Tonali through the investigation. The coach described it as a &#8220;rough night&#8221; for the team. Torino player Samuele Ricci and AS Roma&#8217;s Stephan El-Shaarway have been called up to the squad.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The international football world has been rocked by allegations made against Italy&#8217;s Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali. According to\u00a0Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League stars have been questioned by authorities for a &#8220;possible involvement in illegal betting.&#8221; Italy are set to play Malta and England in Euro qualifiers over the coming days. 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