A vortex of suspicions and investigations envelops the world of Italian football, putting thirty players and five teams under the spotlight. The accusations? Participation in illicit betting through unauthorized online platforms.
Fabricius Corona kicked off the debate, revealing new details and adding further layers of complexity to an already intricate case.
Who are the players involved in the betting scandal
The footballers attract particular attention Nicolò Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali, accused not only of having bet on games like poker and blackjack, but to have immersed themselves more deeply in the turbulent world of sports betting.
Seven other players are under observation, although details about them remain vague. So far, there are no further entries in the register of suspects, excluding so, for the moment, Nicholas Zalewski.
The investigation file reveals a rather worrying situation: a total of 30 players are involved in the illegal betting circuit. Among the names revealed, those of Nicolo Zaniolo e Sandro Tonali, both known for their performances on the pitch, but who now find themselves facing much more serious issues outside the green rectangle. Other individuals involved include Nicolo Fagioli e Nicholas Zalewski, the latter however not yet officially investigated.
The players' statements
I will tell everything on Tuesday on Nunzia De Girolamo's program immediately after the match
Fabricius Corona
Official statements are still limited, but it was confirmed that Zaniolo and Tonali had their phones seized and received a warning from the Turin prosecutor's office.
Both players are implicated not only in betting on games such as poker and blackjack, but the investigation appears to have provided clues to further misconduct.
The role of Fagioli
In the investigation papers, the name of Nicolò Fagioli emerges as a key figure. It is assumed that he did it to provide agent contacts of illegal betting and the police are examining the chat given by the footballer to the investigators.
Other Serie A footballers
Some of the players involved they play in Serie A and there is also a teammate of Fagioli who, like him, plays in the top Italian league. For the moment, no other members of the Italian national team are involved.
The situation is still being developed and further details may emerge in the near future. The investigation could extend and involve other individuals and teams, making the matter even more delicate and complex.
Fabrizio Corona's statements
Fabricius Corona he said he was ready to reveal further details during a television broadcast, stating that have information from a source very close to the world of football: the uncle of a former Inter footballer.
During an interview on a well-known television programme, Corona stated:
I have information that could change the course of the investigation. These come directly from the uncle of a former Inter footballer, a person who knows the dark meanders of this world.
Fabricius Corona
Corona then added that the information in his possession could extend the scope of the investigations, involving not only the players already known, but also other notable figures in the world of football, as prosecutors e managers of clandestine clubs. In practice, according to his statements, the problem of illegal betting in Italian football could be much more extensive and ramified than initially thought.
Corona's statements, if confirmed, could trigger a new line of investigation, opening the door to further developments and complications.
Which teams are involved
Investigations into the illegal betting scandal in Italian football they involve a total of five teams. The specific composition of these teams was not disclosed out of respect for the ongoing investigation
Five teams are in the eye of the storm, probably including the Juventus due to the presence of Fagioli and former player Tonali but it is important to underline that, at least for now, to the footballers the crime of sports fraud was not contested, since there is not enough evidence in this sense.
Furthermore there is no evidence, at the time, of involvement of sports teams in the matter, teams that may have been unaware of the facts.
The names of the teams are currently a mystery, awaiting more information from the investigators.
Which illegal betting sites were involved and how did they work
Illegal betting platforms used by footballers operated clandestinely, often through Telegram. The administrators of these sites, including worldgame365 e evoz9 fx-gaming, they collected the bets and provided detailed instructions on how to proceed, thus making it difficult for the authorities to intervene effectively.
What happened in the past in the Buffon case
In the current context, it is appropriate to remember the case of Gianluigi Buffon, accused in 2006 of illicit sports betting. Although the case was eventually dropped, the Buffon case highlights how the phenomenon of betting in football is not new and requires serious consideration.
