Betting case, the Turin Prosecutor's Office confirms that Gatti, El Shaarawy and Casale are not involved in the investigation

Betting case, the Turin Prosecutor's Office confirms that Gatti, El Shaarawy and Casale are not involved in the investigation.

The clarification comes directly from Turin Prosecutor's Office: there is no evidence on the names of some footballers revealed by Fabrizio Corona a Strip The News. El Shaarawy, Gatti and Casale are not currently under investigation.

It is good to remember that the investigation has as its main objective the discovery of network of clandestine betting sites and agencies related to organized crime. Millions of euros originating from illicit profits, with a system designed to launder large quantities of dirty money.

For this reason, the primary interest for the prosecutors was to clarify with the players involved if and how they had any relationships with site and agency managers, rather than the aspect relating to any sports fraud.

“Nicolò Casale has never bet on a sporting competition and has always dedicated his life only to competitive commitment: nevertheless, unfounded and slanderous accusations have been put into circulation regarding his involvement in the investigation regarding betting in the world of football". The lawyer declares this in a note Guido Furgiuele, lawyer for the Lazio defender Nicolo Casale, compared to the rumors circulating about the defender's involvement in the football betting investigation. “We will file a complaint and prosecute the authors of the defamation and/or slander in every judicial setting, as well as the editors and managers of the information channels through which such illicit accusations are disseminated. This is to protect his image and honorability.", concludes the note from the footballer's lawyer.

«A few clear words: Stephan El Shaarawy and betting, of any kind, have nothing in common. He has never bet nor was he ever interested in doing so.". The lawyers communicate it Matteo Uslenghi e Federico Venturi Ferriolo by Lca Studio Legale, lawyers for the Roma attacker. «It's absolutely peaceful – they add – in the face of totally unfounded and slanderous accusations. Everything comes as a consequence, first and foremost every inevitable action to protect our client. This is what we have to say regarding the rumors of these hours on further revelations, complete with video/audio, by Fabrizio Corona on Striscia la Notizia".