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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Louise Taylor

Newcastle expect Sandro Tonali to be handed 10-month ban

Sandro Tonali at St James’ Park before the Borussia Dortmund Champions League tie.
Sandro Tonali at St James’ Park before the Borussia Dortmund Champions League tie. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Sandro Tonali and Newcastle are braced for the Italy midfielder to receive a 10-month ban, with a further eight months suspended, for breaches of Italian betting regulations.

This would mean Tonali will be unavailable for selection for Eddie Howe’s team until late August next year and will miss the European Championship in Germany next summer should Italy qualify.

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