Former West Ham United forward Paolo Di Canio has called Sandro Tonali “stupid" for his actions.

The Newcastle United midfielder is set for a lengthy ban from football for betting violations.

Not only did Tonali bet illegally while in Italy, but he even bet on AC Milan to win games when he was a Milan player.

Speaking with Calciomercato, Di Canio said: "Give me a fixed camera. You are idiots!

“If you bet on football you're empty, you're stupid. There's no need to justify those who bet!"

Recently, Tonali's agent Beppe Riso said: "Sandro is playing his most important game - against betting addiction. He's in shock, very sad. He has to face this. He is training at the moment. He can play Saturday.

"He knows he made a mistake and is quite shaken. But he understands that he must face the matter with determination. Newcastle have always been close to him. He is playing the most important game of his career, that of gambling addiction, but I am sure he will win it."