Jerome Boateng may face a prison sentence in Germany.

Former world champion Jerome Boateng is once again at the center of a legal storm that could result in serious problems for the former footballer. The ex-German international, who was part of the team that won the 2014 World Cup, now faces the possibility of a prison sentence of up to one year due to a serious offense: driving with a suspended license.

According to information from the German newspaper Bild, Boateng was detained by authorities in November 2025 while driving a vehicle, despite knowing he was prohibited from doing so since October 9 of the same year. This incident is not an isolated case, but rather another episode in a long list of legal troubles that the former player has accumulated. The severity of the situation is amplified by the fact that it is a repeat offense, which could lead to even harsher consequences.

German legislation is clear: for this type of offense, penalties can range from substantial fines to prison sentences, which in this case could reach one year. A spokesperson for the Munich Public Prosecutor’s Office emphasized that Boateng’s repeat offense and disregard for a previous infraction place him in a delicate position, with the possibility of permanently losing his driver’s license.

Jerome Boateng’s legal troubles did not start now. In 2021, the ex-player was ordered to pay an exorbitant fine of 1.8 million euros for assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Furthermore, his name has been linked to media scandals following the suicide of a former girlfriend, which involved allegations of abusive behavior on the part of the athlete.

At 37 years old, Jerome Boateng retired from football in 2025, having ended his career with a stint in Austrian football, playing for LASK Linz. His journey, which was once marked by great triumphs in the sport, is now tainted by a backdrop of controversy and legal troubles that continue to haunt him.

With his reputation at stake and a sporting career that seems to have reached its end, the question now is: what will be Boateng’s next step in this judicial maze? The future of the former world champion is undoubtedly at stake.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.