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Ivan Toney Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 2:39 PM UTC · How we work

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Toney Pleads Not Guilty

Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
The charge relates to an alleged attack on Saber Da Silva at a Wardour Street nightclub on December 6.
He was released on unconditional bail pending a Southwark Crown Court hearing on October 29.
Toney transferred from Brentford to Al-Ahli in 2024 after scoring 72 goals for the Bees.

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Toney Joins Al-Ahli

Al-Ahli paid £40 million for Toney’s 2024 transfer, according to club statements.
Toney has recorded 82 goals and 18 assists in 103 matches for Al-Ahli.
Al-Ahli will host Al Fateh on October 9, their first game after the international break.
Toney began his career at Northampton, then played for Newcastle, Peterborough United and Brentford.
He was in England’s Euro 2024 final squad and appeared in the World Cup semi-final and third-place games.

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Historical Context

In 1995, Manchester United forward Eric Cantona received a nine-month suspended sentence after assaulting a fan at Old Trafford, sparking nationwide debate. The Manchester Crown Court fined Cantona £30,000 and ordered community service, while the Football Association imposed a two-match ban and a £20,000 fine. Similarly, England striker Ivan Toney faces assault charges after a December 6 nightclub incident, with bail set and his Al-Ahli club paying £40 million for his 2024 transfer. These high-profile legal battles underscore how criminal proceedings can disrupt player careers and compel clubs to balance financial investment with reputational risk.

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Toney Pleads Not Guilty

Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
The charge relates to an alleged attack on Saber Da Silva at a Wardour Street nightclub on December 6.
He was released on unconditional bail pending a Southwark Crown Court hearing on October 29.
Toney transferred from Brentford to Al-Ahli in 2024 after scoring 72 goals for the Bees.

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