ROME, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli is under investigation for alleged illegal betting activities, an Italian prosecutor said on Wednesday, confirming earlier press reports.
"I confirm the news of the investigation," Turin Chief Prosecutor Enrica Gabetta said in an emailed statement, without elaborating.
"Nicolo is calm and fully focused on Juventus and the (Italian Serie A) league," they added.
Italian soccer authorities ban players from betting on soccer matches but not from other types of gambling.
A player found to have bet on soccer matches risks being banned for at least three years and fined at least 25,000 euros ($26,520) under the FIGC's code of conduct.
Persons:
Nicolo Fagioli, Enrica Gabetta, Luca Ferrari, Armando Simbari, Nicolo, Fagioli, Angelo Amante, Alvise Armellini, Elvira Pollina, Gavin Jones, Ed Osmond
Organizations:
Juventus, La Stampa, A, Italian national, Albania, Thomson
Locations:
Turin, Italian