Ivan Toney, a striker for Brentford, has been accused by the Football Association for violating 232 suspected betting laws between February 2017 and January 2021.
-Toney, who was left off of England’s 26-man World Cup squad, recently disclosed he was aiding the FA with its inquiries into claims that he bet on football games.
After a report in the Daily Mail claimed he had been the subject of an FA investigation, he tweeted on November 5: “I’m aware of a story about me in a national newspaper today.
“I have been assisting the Football Association with their enquiries and will not be making any comment until such investigation has reached its conclusion.
“I am a proud Englishman and it has always been my childhood dream to play for my country at a World Cup finals.”
— Ivan Toney (@ivantoney24) November 5, 2022
The 26-year-old has until November 24 to reply to the charges.
The FA said on Wednesday: “Ivan Toney has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the FA’s betting rules.
“It is alleged that the Brentford FC forward breached FA rule E8 232 times between February 25, 2017 and January 23, 2021.
“Ivan Toney has until Thursday, November 24 to provide a response.”
Brentford said in a statement: “Brentford FC has been informed that Ivan Toney has been charged with breaches of FA Rule E8.
“The club has been in discussion with Ivan and his legal representatives about this matter and those conversations will continue privately.
Club Statement: Ivan Toney
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) November 16, 2022
“We will make no further comment until the matter has been completed.”
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Toney started his career at Northampton, before a move to Newcastle in 2015. He played on loan at Barnsley, Shrewsbury, Scunthorpe and Wigan, before joining Peterborough in 2018. He then moved to Brentford in 2020, where he has scored 58 goals in 105 games.
