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Juventus will provide full support to Nicolo Fagioli after the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed the player’s seven-month ban for breaching rules on betting on matches has started, the Serie A club said on Thursday.
The FIGC announced the punishment on Tuesday, before confirming that his suspension begins on Oct. 19, meaning the player could return at the end of the season.
The FIGC also confirmed that Fagioli will undergo therapy for his gambling lasting at least six months, and in a minimum of 10 public meetings in a period of five months.
“The club has full confidence in Nicola and Stephan when they say they have nothing to do with this matter,” the Serie A club said in a statement.
