Former Manchester United and England footballer Jesse Lingard has been fined $143 for riding an electric scooter in Seoul without a license, South Korean police announced on Thursday.
The 31-year-old midfielder, who now plays for FC Seoul, was “investigated on Wednesday and was subsequently fined 190,000 won”, an official at the Korean National Police Agency said.
Lingard said in an Instagram post earlier this week that he was unaware of South Korea’s regulations on electric scooters, including having to wear a helmet.
“Anyone visiting South Korea, obviously you have to check the rules. It can be dangerous. Safety first, you know for everyone, helmets on. And obviously, I won’t do that again,” he said.
According to UK media, Lingard was banned from driving for 18 months last year after being caught drink-driving in his expensive supercar in Manchester.
Lingard signed with FC Seoul in February after being a free agent since his departure from Nottingham Forest at the end of his contract in the summer of 2023.
He has represented England 32 times, netting six goals.
