Big scandal in Italian football

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Big scandal in Italian football

Three Italian internationals are seriously concerned for sports betting on illegal platforms.

The noose tightens a little more on Nicolo Fagioli. The Juventus midfielder, 22, is said to have bet a total of one million euros in online sports betting operations on illegal platforms, Italian media indicate.

The young player, under investigation by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) since August, admitted the facts, his lawyer said. The scandal is growing because he is not the only one.

Two of his teammates from the Italian national team, Sandro Tonali (Newcastle) and Nicolo Zaniolo (Aston Villa), were reportedly questioned by the police late Friday while they were with the team coached by Luciano Spalletti.

Tonali and Zaniolo were then asked to leave the Azzurri, replaced by Samuele Ricci (Torino) and Stephan El Sharaawy (AS Roma). Other names could come out very soon, reported his side La Repubblica.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.