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.
Explained simply
Ivan Toney is an England international footballer who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli. He has won 10 caps for England, meaning he has appeared for the national team in 10 matches.
Toney denies a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm over an incident at a Soho nightclub in December 2025. The allegation is that he head-butted and punched Saber Da Silva, who was reported to have injured his nose and fingers; the charge has yet to be tested at trial.
Euro 2028 is the European football championship, and its group stage is the opening part of the tournament, when teams play matches to qualify for the knockout rounds. The timing matters because a court trial could affect Toney’s availability during the tournament, though England’s selection decision has not been established.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “England’s Ivan Toney to stand trial during Euro 2028 after denying assault charge”.