Midfielder “Rome » Nikola Zalewski intends to sue journalist Fabrizio Corona for spreading false information regarding his involvement in the Italian football betting affair, reports ANSA.
Earlier, it was reported that Zalewski was facing a three-year disqualification for betting on May’s Serie A match against Salernitana. It was reported that the player bet that he would receive a yellow card in this match. On Tuesday, the man believed to be the source of Corona admitted he made the whole thing up.
— Our client excludes any involvement, even minimal. “He gave us instructions to act in all circumstances against all those who would harm his name, his image and his reputation,” said the 21-year-old Pole’s lawyers.
Earlier, Italian media reported that at least 10 football players and 5-6 agents were involved in the betting scandal. According to other sources, around 50 people appear in the story. On Tuesday, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced that Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli had been suspended from football for 12 months, five of which were commuted, and fined 12,500 euros for betting on sites illegal. In addition, Newcastle’s English player, Sandro Tonali, risks a long disqualification.
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Source : MatchTV
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