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Italian betting scandal focuses on more than 40 PLAYERS after Newcastle star Sandro Tonali and Aston Villa's Nicolo Zaniolo were among the first names released in the investigation

More than 40 players are suspected of being involved in the betting scandal that has rocked Italian football and already includes Premier League duo Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo.

Newcastle midfielder Tonali and Aston Villa winger Zaniolo were among the first names released in the investigation being carried out by Italian authorities along with Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli.

All three players have had their phones and devices confiscated.

And the trio are set to be just the start and followed by a long list of other players who are also caught up in the far-reaching probe, a total number that runs well into double figures Mail Sport understands.