Jesse Lingard reportedly apologized after he admitted to drink-driving in his £200,000 Lamborghini, and was also fined £57,000.
And the £200K Lamborghini he was driving, had only been owned by the former Manchester United player for just three months then.
Prosecuting officer Tara Riley revealed that the officer who was following his Lamborghini Uris was aware that he was driving above speed limit before halting him.
Speaking on it, she said the officer’s “initial belief” was Lingard’s vehicle was racing another high-performance car.
She also went on to add: “He doesn’t believe 100 percent they were racing but they were driving at speed.”
She also revealed that the officer spoke to Jesse Lingard at the roadside and believed he was under the influence of alcohol.
Jesse Lingard was marked for a breath test which revealed 76 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath and the approved limit is 35 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath.
Lingard’s attorney Frank Rogers, in the player’s defense, said the player’s action was “out of character”.
Mr Rogers also stated that his client Lingard, initially went out for a meal with friends and only drunk soft drinks.
He also added that the former West Ham attacker wanted to go home but he received a call from a “fellow professional footballer” and drove to Manchester to have a “few drinks” with him.
Mr Rogers also added that Jesse Lingard had “mistakenly” believed he had left sufficient time to drive home, describing it as “spontaneous decision”.
Jesse Lingard allegedly drove himself that day as his personal assistant, who would normally drive him in such circumstances, was not at work.
Mr Rogers also debunked the claims that Lingard had been “racing” and the two-“high-performance cars” were sitting at lights at the time
The stars’ representative also revealed that Lingard had shown remorse for his actions and it was “apparent how heavily this weighs on him”.
While in court, Mr Rogers also confirmed that his client would pay a “heavy price” in the future as his career and family will be impacted.
District judge Joanne Hirst also inquired what Jesse Lingard currently earns, Mr Rogers told the court it was £249,000 a month, or £57,000 a week.
The Judge also told the ex-England international that the case had an aggravating features, including him being twice over the limit, saying: “One wonders who would have cared for your entire family had you killed yourself or someone else.”
The judge also informed him that he would be punished same as anyone else before the court which will be a week’s earnings.
She also went on to add a £2,000 victim surcharge, meaning Lingard must pay £59,000 in total, and he will be banned from driving for 18-months, which will run alongside an existing six-month ban.
Speaking about the judgment, Jesse Lingard said: “I want to acknowledge my mistake and publicly apologize for my unacceptable actions.”
“I completely understand and accept the consequences of my mistake by putting the lives of others at risk.”
“I am sorry to all my fans anyone who has followed and supported me throughout my career.”
“I accept the sentence of the court and the fine,” Jesse Lingard concluded.
Jesse Lingard
Jesse Ellis Lingard, an offensive English midfielder or winger who is currently without a club, was born on December 15, 1992, in England.
He has won the FA Cup, FA Community Shield, EFL Cup, and the UEFA Europa League. He is one of only three players to have scored in each of the last three championship games.
In 2012, while on loan at Leicester City, Lingard made his senior debut. He also spent time on loan at Birmingham City, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Derby County in 2013–14 and 2015–16 seasons.
Jesse Lingard made his debut for Manchester United’s first squad in 2015 under Louis van Gaal and remained a mainstay until 2019, when he struggled to recover his position in the team after falling out of favor under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Lingard rediscovered his form in 2021 while on loan at West Ham United, scoring nine goals in 16 games.
He spent one more year at Manchester United before he was let go at the conclusion of the 2021–2022 campaign.
Prior to making his senior international debut in October 2016 and representing his nation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where England placed fourth, he represented England at the under-17 and under-21 levels.
