Ivan Toney’s assault trial scheduled during Euro 2028 group stage
Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and is due to stand trial on 12 June 2028. The date falls during the group stage of Euro 2028, making it seem unlikely he would be selected for England while facing trial.
Toney is accused of head-butting and punching Saber Da Silva at a Soho nightclub on 6 December 2025; Da Silva was said to have injured his nose and fingers. Toney, who has 10 England caps and plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, is on unconditional bail and must keep in contact with his solicitors and attend court.
In short
- Toney denies an assault charge.
- His trial is set for 12 June 2028.
- The date overlaps with Euro 2028.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “England’s Ivan Toney to stand trial during Euro 2028 after denying assault charge”.