Juventus, another (another) heavy suspension to come?

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By: Manu Tournoux

Beyond the Paul Pogba case, Juventus must deal with another worrying file in its ranks.

Testing positive for testosterone at the start of the season, Paul Pogba faces a suspension of between six months and four years depending on the circumstances which led to this verdict in the anti-doping test. The sentence could be terrible for the player and Juve, of course, who have already suspended the French international. A Turin club which also has to deal with another matter.

According to revelations from La Stampa this Wednesday – and information confirmed during the day by Agence France Presse – Bianconeri midfielder Nicolo Fagioli is suspected “of having used several different profiles to make bets on clandestine platforms” . An infringement of Article 24 of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) Sports Code.

Three years in the closet?

If the facts were proven, the young 22-year-old player, who has been the subject of an investigation by the FIGC since August, could receive a heavy suspension – no less than three years – accompanied by a fine of 25,000 euros. This season with the Old Lady, the Italian international (a cap with the A) took part in six days of the championship, providing an assist.

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