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Fair point - he says that while his client is at the prosecutor's office, so there must be some level of confidence that it's not football-related.

We've had English sources say he has and hasn't bet on football, plus Italian sources say he has and hasn't bet on football. Contradictory reports every hour or so. The only real clue is that he's very quickly come out with the 'I'm addicted and need help' line, which maybe people do when they know a big punishment is around the corner.

That Hope piece says nowt. "The exact nature of the allegations against him are not yet known."

Our lot will cheer him and get the Tonali banners out, probably

https://www.getfootballnewsitaly.com/2023/serie-a-betting-no-sporting-fraud-expected-for-nicolo-zaniolo-and-sandro-tonali/ No evidence of Nicolo Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali being involved in sporting fraud has been found so far in the betting case. Tonali and Zaniolo were accused of being involved in the sporting fraud case after their names popped up in the Nicolo Fagioli case, with the midfielder’s phone having been investigated and scanned. The duo had admitted that they had indeed been involved in poker and blackjack, but didn’t know that the facilities were illegal. Despite that, investigations were ongoing. But Sky Italia report that no evidence of sporting fraud has been found and the expectation is that this will remain the case. Having said that, chats will be analysed and this will be followed by the Prosecutor and the two players and it could take place in the next few days. So far, it does seem as if the two players only involved themselves in poker and blackjack but investigations will remain ongoing. Not that repeatedly posting Italian media is a good idea, but whatever

Looking ahead a year or two, the €100m was already looking low. And now this?!?! We've lost out a bit.

Would've taken a draw pre-match and certainly at half-time. Sad to be pulled back so late but it felt a bit flukey that we'd gotten in front. A nice break, time to get some players back from injury

Spurs are annoying, like. Was pretty chuffed when Kane left because that at least removed one competitor.... but no. Still, a 6th-placed finish would be canny.

Those four scorers were perfect. Told the lass early on that I'd love it if Almiron got our first CL goal. And of course the local lads joined in, before this generation's Philippe Albert goal from the practically perfect Schar. He's unreal, honestly.

Seems more manageable

Competition is high but that sounded like it takes the #1 spot. Going to be jealous of a lot of people for a long time. One work colleague in particular.... he was dishonest about it to me, the prick... but we're all friends tonight.

It's all about the emotional hangover and whether there will be one. Can't blame them if so because we've just had a life-defining night that we'll never forget. 1-1.

Was in tears by the line-up anthem, had a headache by HT and throat was knackered by the end. I just don't know how tomorrow - or any other day - can compete with this one...... one of the greatest nights we'll ever see. So blessed to have this lot as our squad, I just love 'em all so much The noise inside SJP was absurd, absolutely absurd. Will forever be gutted that I wasn't there. What a fucking football club we are.

Going to muster all the strength I have not to get emotional when Local Hero is followed by the UCL theme. Not thought much about the match - doubt we'll win - but bloody hell, what an occasion. Just trying to soak it all in really, cos you never know if/when it'll happen again.

Potter's still a good manager, not even sure it'd be redemption. The current state of Chelsea almost gives him a free pass.

From/to Durham will cost an arm and a leg

I'm getting really down about not being able to get SJP tickets and this doesn't help. And the bloody bus strike rules out a journey into town too. First Champions League home game in 20 years and I'll be on the same fucking sofa as every other night

Facebook (remember that?) says that it's 10 years since my Freshers Fair at Sunderland Uni.... and a reminder that they were handing out free tickets to their home game with Liverpool

Had the same thoughts earlier. Fair play to him, he keeps his professionalism.... even laughing around with Wilson afterwards.

We'd do well to get over £100m for Bruno, although the counter-argument is most Chelsea signings over the past year.

Mackems need to stop winning, like. Might not see them in Milan but maybe the Premier League.

I need to calm down, like. My lass said so last night This just means everything. Getting proper emotional tbh.

We're playing Champions League football on Tuesday Still can't get over it. Still have the theme as each morning's alarm. Still struggling to make this a social occasion, rather than spending a historic evening on the sofa.

Very tough match, this.