New Delhi: Wissam Ben Yedder, a seasoned striker previously with Monaco, faces a challenging period as he prepares for a court trial on 15 September. At 34, Ben Yedder is currently a free agent, following the end of his contract with the French club in June. His situation has been complicated by legal troubles that have affected his status in the football world. Clubs showed little interest in him during the summer transfer window, largely due to ongoing concerns about his availability and the legal issues surrounding him.
Ben Yedder’s legal issues are not new. In May 2023, he was accused of rape, sexual assault, and attempted rape involving two young women. The latest allegations involve a separate incident where he is accused of sexually assaulting a woman born in 2001 while intoxicated. He was detained over the weekend following this new complaint, and despite his release, he is under a strict judicial order. He faces a curfew, must report to police twice a week, and is prohibited from certain activities and locations.
How the French forward’s actions have jeopardised his career
Wissam Ben Yedder will go to trial on Oct. 15 for sexual assault, per @lequipe.
He was arrested on Friday night in a state of intoxication and is banned from leaving the Alpes-Maritimes, going out between 8pm & 6am, going to bars & clubs, and coming into contact with the victim. pic.twitter.com/YU7kvi8X0G
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) September 9, 2024
Ben Yedder’s recent legal troubles are part of a broader pattern of accusations against him. Last weekend, he was taken into custody after allegations emerged of him attempting to sexually abuse a woman in his car. The alleged incident occurred late at night in the Alpes-Maritimes. He was arrested around 3 a.m. in a state of intoxication.
After being released, he is required to adhere to strict conditions until his trial. These include a curfew, a ban on visiting bars and nightclubs, and restrictions on contacting the victim. The prosecution is challenging the decision not to detain him further, adding to the legal complexities surrounding the case.
Ben Yedder’s situation has raised concerns, especially given the recent controversies involving other footballers in similar circumstances. His once-prominent career is now overshadowed by these serious legal issues, impacting his professional future.
Wissam Ben Yedder faces trial for sexual assault, casting a shadow over his football career and future prospects. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
