Juventus midfielder Fagioli banned for seven months over gambling offence

Midfielder investigated for alleged betting on illegal websites.

BAN: Nicolo Fagioli of Juventus. Pic: Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images

The Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli has been handed a seven-month ban as part of a settlement with the Italian football federation (FIGC) after breaching rules surrounding betting on matches, the governing body said on Tuesday.

Fagioli was banned for 12 months, of which five months were suspended, and fined €12,500 (£10,843). He has also agreed to a treatment programme for gambling problems.