Ex-Man Utd ace Jesse Lingard fined by South Korean police after breaking two road rules
JESSE LINGARD has found himself in trouble with South Korean police.
The former Man Utd ace was fined after breaking two road rules during a scooter ride in Seoul.
Lingard went viral on September 16 after taking a kickboard through the Apgujeong-dong neighbourhood of the city.
The 31-year-old uploaded a clip of him cruising through the streets, wearing a tracksuit and baseball cap.
South Korean law dictates riders must hold a valid driver’s licence to operate a scooter.
They must also wear a helmet when riding on the street.
Seoul police have since confirmed they have fined Lingard a total of 190,000 Won following the incident.
The fine amounts to around £106 for his two breaches of the road rules.
A source close to Lingard told South Korean news agency Newsis any suggestion the player was intoxicated during the ride was “nonsense.”
Per The Daily Mail, the source told Newsis: “Lingard had no idea. He didn’t know that he needed a licence to ride it.
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“His mother and younger sister came to Korea for a trip and had a meal in Apgujeong-dong. [Allegations he was] drinking is nonsense.”
Lingard took to Instagram earlier this week to apologize and urge others to “check the rules” before jumping on a scooter.
The ex-Man Utd star told his 9.2 million followers: “I didn’t know the rules of wearing a helmet or having a license as well.
“In England, and probably in Europe as well, you can just pick up an e-scooter off the street and start riding it.
“Anyone visiting South Korea, obviously, you have to check the rules.
“It can be dangerous. Safety first for everyone. Obviously, I won’t do that again.”
Lingard, who has played 32 times for England, joined FC Seoul in February.
He has since appeared in 18 games for the K-League side, scoring 4 times.
The midfielder was fined £57,000 last year after admitting to drink driving last year in his £200,000 Lamborgini.
Lingard was also banned from driving for 18 months after being pulled over by cops in Manchester while double the legal alcohol limit.
He said in a statement last July: “I want to acknowledge my mistake and publicly apologise 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.”