Sports · 7 August 2026

England striker Ivan Toney charged; faces court days before Spain match

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the 30-year-old faces a charge of actual bodily harm relating to an incident last December. The footballer is due at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 24 September, just days before England host Spain. A spokesperson for the Al-Ahli forward said he is shocked and plans to clear his name entirely.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 August 2026 at 15:57

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