AC Milan fullback Alessandro Florenzi placed UNDER THE SCANNER for illegal betting allegations

Alessandro Florenzi is set to undergo investigation for potential betting breaches.

AC Milan fullback Alessandro Florenzi placed UNDER THE SCANNER for illegal betting allegations

Alessandro Florenzi (via X/@brfootball)

Italian players such as Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Fagioli have come under scrutiny after involving themselves in a ‘betting scandal’. The players are facing severe repercussions for their actions by the Italian football federation. Tonali was dealt a 10-month ban while Fagioli was dealt a slightly reduced sentence at 7 months. The duo admitted their involvement in betting on their former clubs – AC Milan and Brescia (for Tonali) and other clubs (for Fagioli).

As the betting scandal in the country (Italy) rolls on, another player, Alessandro Florenzi, has come under the lens of alleged betting accusations. As Florenzi is under investigation by the authorities, he is preparing to meet with the Italian prosecutor. He remains an important player for Milan, starting 5 games and coming off the bench in as many games as well.

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Keeping in mind that Tonali and Fagioli have been given 10 and 7-month bans, the player is waiting on his future. It is also understood that the soccer federation may also initiate an inquiry into the matter.

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The player was also part of the Euro Cup-winning squad in 2021 and has 2 years left on his AC Milan contract. Club authorities have not commented on the issue as of yet.

List of famous players who have faced bans after betting allegations

As Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Fagioli were dealt bans for gambling, we take a look at some of the most famous footballers who have faced bans in the past for the same. A recent big-name player who faced consequences for betting is Ivan Toney. The Brentford striker was dealt an 8-month ban while admitting to 232 breaches between 2017 and 2021.

Nicolo Fagioli, Ivan Toney and Sandro Tonali
Nicolo Fagioli, Ivan Toney and Sandro Tonali. (Images via GOAL, B/R Football and Daily Mail)

Former Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge got a 4-month global ban for betting on himself. Reports say he told his sibling to bet on a move to Sevilla that didn’t happen. Newcastle United’s Kieran Trippier got a 10-week ban and a £70,000 fine for accidentally spilling news of his move to Real Madrid in a group chat.

Players cannot bet on themselves, not can they share insider information or ask others to bet for them.
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Joey Barton, Andros Townsed and Martin Demichelis are some of the other players who have faced either bans, fines or both. As betting breaches and violations become all the more common, the FA remains clear about the players betting.

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