Controversy on the horizon! Former Ajax and Juventus player, Matthijs de Ligt, finds himself embroiled in a controversy that extends beyond the football pitch. Why? Because, as reported by the German newspaper 'BILD', the Dutch defender allegedly collided his car, an Audi Q8 e-tron, with another vehicle near Bayern Munich's facilities and then fled the scene.
According to the aforementioned source, these events took place on the morning of Wednesday, August 7. Additionally, it is known that the car belonging to the Leiderdorp native was responsible for the incident, and the other vehicle involved had to be towed away after the collision. Furthermore, there is a witness who observed the entire accident and alerted the police.
The legal consequences De Ligt could be facing for this incident
This situation could have consequences of a mere accident. If, as stated by lawyer Katharina Theuerkaufer in the German publication, it is proven that De Ligt "perceived the accident acoustically, visually, or tangibly" and still decided to flee without addressing the consequences, he could face severe legal implications.
In the worst-case scenario, due to the nature of the offense, the Dutch player could face up to three years in prison. However, in cases like this where there are no injuries, receiving a corresponding financial penalty is more common. Everything will depend on the ongoing police investigations to determine the nature of the incident and the actual extent of the damages.