Ivan Toney Before Euro 2028: The Trial That Could End His Championship Odds

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June 12, 2028 is now confirmed: The trial against Ivan Toney is scheduled to begin on that day. The English striker appeared at Southwark Crown Court and once again confirmed that he denies the charge of actual bodily harm. The date falls right in the middle of the Euro 2028 group stage — according to The Guardian, Toney is therefore effectively excluded from the tournament.

For you as a football fan, that means: The 27-year-old will have to go through a legal battle while the national team is supposed to be finding its form for the major tournament. At the same time, the proceedings once again put the allegations against the striker back at the center of attention, although they have not yet been conclusively resolved in court.

What Toney Is Charged With

The charge concerns an incident at a Soho nightclub

According to The Guardian, Toney is accused of attacking Saber Da Silva with a headbutt and punches at a nightclub in the London district of Soho. The report identifies December 6 of the previous year, meaning December 6, 2025, as the date of the alleged incident.

This therefore remains an allegation. Toney denies the charge and, according to The Athletic, will plead self-defense during the hearing. In the excerpt at hand, The Guardian describes the not-guilty plea and the specific charges but does not yet mention the planned defense strategy.

The Trial Begins During Euro 2028

June 12, 2028, is the decisive date

The start of the trial has been scheduled for June 12, 2028. This means the beginning of the hearing coincides with Euro 2028. For that reason, The Guardian writes that Toney practically no longer has his participation in the tournament in his own hands.

This assessment concerns more than just the sporting environment. If a striker important to the national team has to stand trial during the tournament, it could place an additional strain on everyone involved. However, the two sources do not cite any confirmed further consequences for the squad, club or disciplinary measures in their excerpts.

How the Two Sources Present the Case

Both confirm the start of the trial and Toney's not-guilty plea

The Athletic and The Guardian both identify June 12, 2028 as the start of the trial. Both also report that Toney denies the charge. They complement each other in terms of content: The Guardian provides the court appearance at Southwark Crown Court, mentions Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia and details the alleged attack. In addition to the not-guilty plea, The Athletic names the announced defense of self-defense.

There is therefore no contradiction between the sources, but rather different details. According to the reports at hand, it remains to be seen how the court will assess the incident and whether further evidence or testimony will play a role during the hearing.

What Awaits Toney Before the Trial

For now, the legal case overshadows the next European Championship

Toney thus faces an unusual conflict: His sporting duties for England and Al Ahli coincide with a trial concerning an incident on December 6, 2025. Until the proceedings are concluded, the charge will remain in place while Toney presents his defense.

The clearest difference is between expectation and reality: In light of the start of the trial, participation in Euro 2028 would no longer be realistic. June 12, 2028, therefore marks not only the beginning of court proceedings, but also the point at which the European Championship practically disappears from Toney's sights.