A leopard never changes its spots, as Ivan Toney is in trouble again after being charged with assault causing bodily harm.
This comes after he was banned from football for eight months in 2023 for breaking the Football Association’s betting rules. He admitted to placing bets on football matches, which is against the rules for players.
The assault charge is linked to an incident that happened at a nightclub in Soho, London, on 6 December 2025.
According to reports, a man tried to take a selfie with Ivan Toney and allegedly grabbed him around the neck. Toney is accused of headbutting the man during the confrontation that left him with injuries.
In response to the charge, Toney’s spokesperson said,” Ivan acknowledges the charge, and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court.”
Toney is currently playing for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia after joining the club from Brentford in 2024.
He spent four years at Brentford, where he became one of the club’s top strikers. During his time there, he played 141 matches and scored 72 goals in all competitions.
