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Newcastle United Football Club's midfielder Sandro Tonali will no longer serve the two months suspension sanctioned by the independent Regulatory Commission of English Football Association after self- declaring breaches Betting Rules.
But, the banning period is fully suspended for the duration of the 2024/25 season, meaning he will be available to return to competitive football upon the conclusion of an existing ten-month sanction imposed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on 27 October 2023.
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Provided that he does not commit any further breach of the Football Association Betting Rules during the suspension period, Sandro will not serve any part of the two-month sanction.
As acknowledged by the Football Association in the independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons, the level of assistance Sandro has provided by self-referring and fully cooperating with a subsequent investigation is extraordinary and unprecedented.
Sandro made full admissions as to his betting activity, and did so in circumstances where there was no other evidence to support misconduct proceedings.
He has also been fined £20,000 and warned by the Football Association as to his future conduct.
Sandro is continuing to follow a therapeutic plan and educational programme with the club's full support and will continue to train with his teammates.
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