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Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo Leave Italy Squad Amid Police Investigation Over Illegal Betting

Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zanilo received notice from Turin prosecutors about the investigation while they were at the national team's training facility in Coverciano, ahead of their matches against Malta and England in the Euro 2024 qualifying round.

Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo Leave Italy Squad Amid Police Investigation Over Illegal Betting

Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali Aston Villa's and Nicolo Zaniolo have departed Italy's training camp after learning they are the subject of an Italian prosecution probe, according to the Italian football federation (FIGC). The investigation's focus has not been disclosed by the FIGC, but according to the Italian news agency ANSA, it is related to an inquiry into illicit betting. The federation felt the two midfielders were not in a fit enough condition to play in the future matches, according to the FIGC, thus they were let to return home. UEFA Confirm UK and Republic of Ireland As Hosts Of Euro 2028; Italy and Turkey to Co-Host 2032 Edition

Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo Leave Italy Squad Amid Police Investigation

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