[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-tonali-and-fagioli-reach-plea-deal-in-illegal-betting-case-avoiding-harsher":43,"news-related-tonali-and-fagioli-reach-plea-deal-in-illegal-betting-case-avoiding-harsher-en":77,"news-related-match-tonali-and-fagioli-reach-plea-deal-in-illegal-betting-case-avoiding-harsher-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":67,"title":76},"In a significant development within Italian football's ongoing battle against illegal gambling, midfielders Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Fagioli have reached a plea agreement in a Milan criminal court. The case stems from a broader investigation into numerous athletes, including approximately a dozen Serie A players, who were involved in placing bets on unauthorized online platforms between 2021 and 2023.\n\nAccording to the terms of the agreement, Tonali will pay a fine of 78,250 euros, while Fagioli has been sentenced to one month of arrest. However, both players benefit from the conditional suspension of their sentences, meaning they will not serve time unless they commit further offenses. This resolution marks the criminal justice conclusion for the two players, who had already faced disciplinary action from the sports justice system, including suspensions and fines from their respective clubs and the Italian Football Federation.\n\nThe investigation revealed a complex network involving the players and organizers of illegal betting platforms. Two of the organizers agreed to sentences of two years and three months, and two years, respectively. Furthermore, three partners of a Milanese jewelry store, 'Elysium Group srl,' pleaded guilty to a sentence of two and a half years. The jewelry store allegedly played a central role in helping the players cover their gambling debts.\n\nThe scheme involved the players making bank transfers to the jewelry store for the fictitious purchase of Rolex watches, which were never actually collected. This method was used to launder the money owed from their gambling activities. The case underscores the sophisticated methods employed to circumvent financial controls and conceal illicit transactions within the world of professional sports.\n\nWhile Tonali and Fagioli faced the additional charge of promoting illegal betting platforms—a violation that carries a potential sentence of up to three months of arrest plus a fine—their plea bargain resulted in a one-third reduction of the penalty. This led to the final one-month term for Fagioli. The promotion charge was specific to them among the athletes involved, highlighting their alleged role in encouraging others to use the unauthorized services.\n\nSeparately, 18 other individuals involved in the case resolved their situations by paying an oblazione, a type of fixed penalty, of 258 euros. These individuals were primarily engaged in playing poker online on illegal platforms, rather than betting on football events. This distinction illustrates the varied nature of the illegal gambling activities uncovered by the investigation.\n\nThe resolution of the criminal case for Tonali and Fagioli brings a degree of closure to a saga that has cast a shadow over Italian football. Both players had already served sporting bans; Tonali received a 10-month suspension from football activities, while Fagioli was banned for seven months. Their return to the pitch was contingent on adhering to treatment programs for gambling addiction, a condition that remains relevant as they move forward.\n\nFor their clubs and Serie A as a whole, the plea deal allows the focus to shift back to the sporting arena. The league has been grappling with the integrity issues raised by the scandal, and the conclusion of the legal proceedings may help in restoring confidence. However, the case serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within the sport to external influences and the importance of robust monitoring systems.\n\nThe investigation, which accelerated with the involvement of the public prosecutor's office, has set a precedent for how such cases are handled. It demonstrates the collaboration between sports authorities and the judicial system in addressing corruption and illegal activities that threaten the fairness of competition. The penalties, while significant, also reflect the benefits of cooperation and plea agreements in expediting justice.\n\nLooking ahead, the focus for Tonali and Fagioli will be on rebuilding their careers and reputations. Both are talented midfielders whose absence was felt by their teams. Their ability to contribute on the field will be closely watched, as will their conduct off it, given the conditional nature of their sentences. The football community will hope this episode marks a turning point, leading to greater vigilance and education around the dangers of illegal gambling.\n\nBased on reporting from Tuttosport.com - Calcio.","news","Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Fagioli have pleaded guilty in a criminal investigation into illegal betting, receiving fines and a suspended sentence. The case highlights the ongoing issue of unauthorized gambling platforms in Italian football.","327742926157254657","326135624706822144","Serie A","0","2026-05-07T07:42:50Z","tonali-and-fagioli-reach-plea-deal-in-illegal-betting-case-avoiding-harsher","Tuttosport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F07-148465785\u002Fcaso_scommesse_tonali_e_fagioli_patteggiano_cosa_cambia_ora\u002F","326222707169431552","Anderlecht",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66],"326222712592666624","326222713054040064","326255038034874368","326255039171530752","326255041851691008","326257541291970560","326257546220277760","326257539962376192",[57,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],"Congo DR","Haiti","FSV Mainz 05","Dinamo Minsk","Cherno More Varna","Trabzonspor","Chelsea","Como","Tonali and Fagioli Reach Plea Deal in Illegal Betting Case, Avoiding Harsher Penalties",[78,105,124,143],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":79,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":80,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":81,"slug":82,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":83,"teamId":84,"teamName":85,"teamIds":86,"teamNames":95,"title":104},"Juventus target Kolo Muani, valued at €25-30m by PSG, faces Galatasaray competition after Vlahovic exit. The French striker previously shone in Turin.","338030729139064833","2026-06-04T16:41:21Z","kolo-muani-25-30m-price-set-juventus-face-galatasaray","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Fjuventus\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149031451\u002Fkolo_muani_non_c_solo_la_juve_un_club_europeo_lo_vuole_il_psg_ha_fissato_il_prezzo\u002F","326257539542945792","Juventus",[84,87,88,89,90,59,60,62,91,92,93,94],"326257565233057792","326257541157752832","326257546094448640","326257539698135040","326257536078450688","326222707337203712","326257534430089216","326222711682502656",[85,96,97,98,99,68,69,71,100,101,102,103],"Atletico Madrid","Galatasaray","Tottenham","Torino","Paris Saint Germain","Standard Liege","Eintracht Frankfurt","England","Kolo Muani: €25-30M Price Set, Juventus Face Galatasaray",{"awayTeamId":106,"awayTeamName":107,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":108,"homeTeamId":84,"homeTeamName":85,"id":109,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":110,"matchName":111,"publishedAt":112,"slug":113,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":114,"teamId":84,"teamName":85,"teamIds":115,"teamNames":119,"title":123},"326255039347691520","Fiorentina","Joao Mario closes in on Fiorentina move thanks to Paratici; €10M deal tied to Dodo sale. 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Luciano Spalletti, who reopened talks, has conceded defeat.","337875538838294529","327052265472921600","Torino vs Sassuolo","2026-06-04T06:33:39Z","vlahovic-renewal-fails-why-spalletti-gave-up","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Fjuventus\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149022220\u002Fvlahovic_anche_spalletti_alza_le_mani_la_reazione_dopo_il_mancato_rinnovo_juve\u002F",[84,90,125,135,136,59,60,62,56,137],"326257539916238848","326222711623782400","326222712726884352",[85,99,126,139,140,68,69,71,57,141],"Lecce","Colombia","Cape Verde Islands","Vlahovic Renewal Fails: Why Spalletti Gave Up",{"awayTeamId":106,"awayTeamName":107,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":144,"homeTeamId":84,"homeTeamName":85,"id":145,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":110,"matchName":111,"publishedAt":146,"slug":147,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":148,"teamId":84,"teamName":85,"teamIds":149,"teamNames":153,"title":157},"Dusan Vlahovic has left Juventus after failed renewal talks, rejecting a €6M+ offer and demanding €8M per year following Jonathan David's big-money signing.","337871470375997441","2026-06-04T06:16:22Z","why-vlahovic-rejected-juve-8m-wage-vs-david-deal","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fserie-a\u002Fjuventus\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149022218\u002Fvolete_mica_pagarmi_come_david_dietro_la_rottura_finale_tra_vlahovic_e_la_juve\u002F",[84,106,87,65,150,117,90,136,151,152],"326257536112005120","326257534170042368","326257661500723200",[85,107,96,74,154,121,99,140,155,156],"Monaco","Bayern München","Italy","Why Vlahovic Rejected Juve: €8M Wage vs David Deal"]