FIGC’s sanction includes an overall 18-month ban, with eight months commuted as the player participates in a therapeutic plan and educational programme in Italy consisting of 16 commitments.
On the evening of Friday, 27th October, Newcastle United received confirmation that FIFA has endorsed FIGC’s sanction to be applied worldwide, meaning Sandro will be eligible to return to competitive football from Tuesday, 27th August 2024.
Anthony Gordon starts against Girona at St. James’ Park in the first game of the Sela Weekender (kick-off 19:30 BST).
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Last term’s player of the season only returned to training earlier this week after helping England reach the final of Euro 2024.
But Eddie Howe has named him in the XI to face Los Blanquivermells, with the Magpies’ first Premier League fixture of the 2024-25 campaign just eight days away.
Nick Pope starts in goal, with Dan Burn captaining the side. Jamie Miley is handed another opportunity to impress, having featured regularly in both defence and midfield this pre-season.
Alexander Isak leads the line against a side who will be playing in the Champions League this season, having finished third in La Liga last term.
John Ruddy and Mark Gillespie are both on an otherwise young bench, with Howe expected to name a completely different starting XI against Brest on Saturday to maximise his players’ game time ahead of the big kick off against Southampton.
FIGC’s sanction includes an overall 18-month ban, with eight months commuted as the player participates in a therapeutic plan and educational programme in Italy consisting of 16 commitments.
On the evening of Friday, 27th October, Newcastle United received confirmation that FIFA has endorsed FIGC’s sanction to be applied worldwide, meaning Sandro will be eligible to return to competitive football from Tuesday, 27th August 2024.
FIGC’s sanction includes an overall 18-month ban, with eight months commuted as the player participates in a therapeutic plan and educational programme in Italy consisting of 16 commitments.
On the evening of Friday, 27th October, Newcastle United received confirmation that FIFA has endorsed FIGC’s sanction to be applied worldwide, meaning Sandro will be eligible to return to competitive football from Tuesday, 27th August 2024.
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