Italian soccer players Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Fagioli have been handed criminal punishments over their illegal gambling activity.
The players, who have already served suspensions for gambling on soccer, now face criminal prosecution. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) imposed a 10-month ban on Tonali and a 7-month ban on Fagioli, starting from October 2023.
These sanctions highlight the serious consequences that athletes can face for engaging in illegal gambling activities, even beyond sporting penalties.