Eddie Howe Makes Sandro Tonali Appeal Amidst Newcastle United Blow

Newcastleworld 7mos ago

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7 months ago

Source:Newcastleworld

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Eddie Howe appeals for leniency in response to Sandro Tonali's further charges for illegal betting.
The FA has charged Tonali with misconduct, potentially leading to additional sanctions alongside his current ban.
Many expect the punishment to run concurrently with the player's existing suspension.

"Yesterday was no surprise. We've been supporting him through this," said Eddie Howe. He expressed hope that there would be no further consequences for Sandro Tonali and emphasized that he has sought help, admitted his issue, and learned from it during this period of facing charges related to illegal betting. Regular meetings are held by Tonali in Italy and England as part of his ongoing efforts towards recovery. According to Howe, betting is an illness affecting not just the young midfielder but also society at large; thus, it requires a deeper understanding rather than solely punitive measures: "The illness didn't stop when he moved from Italy to England. That illness was there people should look at it that way... This isn't just a problem for Sandro." It becomes crucial now more than ever to protect all players as gamblingrelated issues continue growing within society.

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