The sports betting scandal continues to make headlines in Italy. While La Stampa revealed this week the opening of an investigation by the Turin public prosecutor’s office against several Italian footballers, including Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli, suspected of having bet on illegal platforms, his club reacted this Friday on its social networks .
In a press release, the Piedmontese club indicated that it had only just been alerted to this matter, adding that it had taken the necessary measures immediately. “Regarding what has been reported by some media, Juventus FC specifies that from the moment it received the news of the possible involvement of its member Nicolò Fagioli in the field of betting, it immediately and promptly contacted the federal prosecutor’s office of the FIGC”indicates the club.
