The FA has announced that Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been charged over additional alleged breaches of betting rules.
Toney was initially charged with 232 alleged breaches over a four-year period in November. The 26-year-old has now been charged with breaching FA Rule E8 a further 30 times between March 14, 2017 and February 18, 2019.
READ MORE: Rule change means League of Ireland players face bans for betting on any football worldwide
The England striker now has until January 4th to respond to the charges. In a statement on the club’s website, Brentford said they had been informed of the additional charges, adding: “Our private discussions with Ivan and his legal representatives on this matter continue.”
The initial alleged breaches stretch from 2017, when Toney was on Newcastle’s books, to 2021, after he had joined Brentford from Peterborough.
Toney was a contender for England’s World Cup squad, having been called up for the recent Nations League fixtures, but was omitted when Gareth Southgate named his travelling party.
When news of the FA probe broke on November 6, Toney wrote on Twitter: “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.”
Toney has scored 11 goals this season, including both in Brentford’s shock 2-1 win at Manchester City in their final fixture before the World Cup.
READ NEXT:
Lionel Messi and four Argentina stars narrowly avoid serious injury during World Cup winners' parade
Roy Keane blasts Qatar with 'stained' comment in final World Cup pundit appearance
Stephen Ferris: Ireland control their destiny after Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland appointments
All-Ireland final gives something back to grieving Ballyhale families - TJ Reid
Rule change means League of Ireland players face bans for betting on any football worldwide
Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts
