England striker Ivan Toney will stand trial for alleged assault during Euro 2028. The 30-year-old pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday. The incident allegedly occurred at a Soho nightclub on Dec. 6, 2025, where Toney is accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva.
A provisional trial date was set for June 12, 2028, just days after the European Championship begins on June 9. Judge Christopher Hehir apologized for the delay, citing a massive backlog in crown courts. Toney, who represented England at the recent World Cup, was released on unconditional bail.
The trial is expected to last three to four days. The criminal case follows a Metropolitan Police investigation announced in late July. Toney, who began his career at Northampton and later played for Newcastle, Peterborough, and Brentford, now plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing