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Hard blow for AC Milan: Florenzi suspected of illegal betting

The world of Italian football is rocked by a new illegal sports betting scandal, this time involving AC Milan player Alessandro Florenzi. The Turin public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into suspicions of illicit betting involving the Italian international footballer, currently injured and aged 32.

Florenzi joins the already controversial list of suspended players, including Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United, Nicolò Fagioli of Juventus, and Nicolò Zaniolo of Aston Villa. Last month, Fagioli was suspended for seven months, while Tonali received a ten-month suspension. Only Zaniolo avoided a suspension, as investigators could not determine whether he had actually bet money.

An ongoing investigation

The ongoing investigation aims to determine whether Alessandro Florenzi bet on football matches, and if so, whether he also participated in these matches. The consequences could be severe, with the possibility of a suspension of several months, similar to those inflicted on his compatriots.

The AC Milan director reacted soberly to these allegations, expressing his concern about the situation. The impact on Florenzi’s career and reputation will depend on the results of the upcoming investigation.

On the side of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), no procedure has yet been initiated. According to their statements, no information or evidence regarding betting on football matches has been presented so far. However, the Turin public prosecutor’s office is continuing its investigation, which could potentially lead to disciplinary action.

Serial scandals for Italian football

This case is part of a series of scandals which have shaken Italian football in recent months, highlighting the dangers of illegal betting in the world of professional sport. Italian football, often considered one of the most exciting and competitive, now finds itself facing internal challenges related to the integrity of the game and the behavior of players off the field.

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