Brentford's Ivan Toney banned for breaching FA betting rules
A player with huge talent is now forced to sit out until 2024.
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been dealt a huge blow, as he has been handed an eight-month ban from football with immediate effect.
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Toney's suspension comes after he committed a serious breach of the Football Association's rules.
He has been found guilty of 'bringing the game into disrepute', and will not be able to take part in any football-related activity during the period of his ban.
This is a huge setback for Toney, who had been tipped to make a big move in the summer window.
He had been linked with a number of top-flight clubs and his performances this season put him in the shop window.
It is a difficult time for Toney, who will now have to sit out for the next eight months.
However, the English striker is determined to come back stronger than before.
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He has vowed to use the time away from the pitch to improve his game and come back raring to go next season.
— Ivan Toney (@ivantoney24) May 17, 2023
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