Former Premier League star Michail Antonio has been convicted of failing to identify the driver of his Lamborghini after it was caught speeding in Birmingham. The conviction, combined with existing points on his license, puts him at risk of a driving ban.

Speeding Incident and Court Ruling

The incident occurred in March 2024, when the Lamborghini was recorded travelling at 50mph in a 40mph zone on Birmingham’s inner ring road. While the initial speeding charge was dropped due to insufficient evidence, Antonio was found guilty in absentia of failing to provide information to police regarding the driver.

Points and Potential Ban

This conviction carries a mandatory six penalty points on Antonio’s license. Given he already had six points, this triggers the ‘totting-up’ procedure, potentially leading to an automatic driving ban. The case was heard at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court, and Antonio did not attend.

Recent Crash and Previous Offences

This latest legal trouble comes less than a year after a serious crash in December 2024, where Antonio sustained life-threatening injuries while driving a Ferrari. Prosecutor Lucy Allen highlighted Antonio’s previous driving offences, including a conviction for driving without insurance related to the Ferrari crash.

Ferrari Crash Details

The near-fatal Ferrari crash in Epping Forest, Essex, left Antonio trapped in his vehicle for 45 minutes before being rescued by firefighters. He spent over three weeks in hospital recovering from a severely broken leg and underwent extensive rehabilitation.

Previous Incidents and Public Statements

Following the Ferrari crash, Antonio publicly stated his intention to avoid sports cars, expressing a newfound appreciation for life and a desire to prioritize his family. He even switched to a Mercedes people carrier and employed a driver, stating he felt he had been given ‘another chance at life’.

However, the Lamborghini speeding incident, occurring shortly after this declaration, raises questions about his commitment to safer driving habits. A previous incident in 2019 involved a Lamborghini Huracan colliding with a bin shed while Antonio was dressed as a snowman.

Upcoming Sentencing

Antonio is scheduled to be sentenced on June 19th at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court. Reports also indicate he is facing separate driving charges in London, further complicating his legal situation. Throughout his career, Antonio has played for West Ham United, Reading, Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City, Brentford and currently Al-Sailiya in Qatar.