Despite his footballing exploits, Benjamin Pavard was checked a few weeks earlier at the wheel of his car while intoxicated. It was the German daily “Bild” which revealed this information on Tuesday, November 1 at the end of the afternoon. This did not prevent the French player from scoring a goal in the Champions League against Inter Milan, a few hours after the revelation of this incident.
He was arrested with a blood alcohol level of more than 0.8 grams per liter, which is above the authorized limit which is 0.5 grams. Benjamin Pavard or not, the German police didn’t let him leave empty-handed, he got his license revoked for a minimum of one month and a fine of 500 euros as provided by law, just that ! But that’s not all, his club also fined him tens of thousands of euros.
Bavarian coach Julian Nagelsmann said after Tuesday night’s match: “The club reacted well, Benji reacted well, he admitted his mistake, and that’s one for sure. I am delighted that he scored an important goal on a day that was not easy. confirming the veracity of the information released earlier in the day.
The Bayern Munich player has not made a statement on this subject, but he seems to have managed the situation well with his club and seems to have already moved on! Let’s hope that Benjamin Pavard, darling of the French since the 2018 World Cup, no longer makes this kind of difference which could have cost him his life.
Jeanette Atme Daou