Although it is something that has happened many times over the years, a player receiving a ban from football always makes major headlines.
The latest major player to receive a significant suspension is Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney, banned for eight months. This is after being charged with 262 breaches of Premier League rules around betting. Thirty of them were withdrawn but he pleaded guilty to the other 232.
He is not going to be able to play football again until 16 January 2024.
Responding to the ruling, Toney said on social media: “Today I have received notification of my…
