West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has been found guilty of failing to identify the driver of his Lamborghini to police, following a court case examining an offence linked to the ownership of the high-performance vehicle.

The 35-year-old, who has become one of West Ham's most recognisable figures during his long spell at the London Stadium, was required under UK law to name the person who was driving his car at the time in question after police sought to establish responsibility for an alleged offence involving the vehicle. Failing to provide that information to authorities is itself a criminal offence, separate from whatever occurred while the car was being driven, and it is this failure for which Antonio has now been convicted.

Details of the specific circumstances that prompted police to request the driver's identity have not been fully disclosed, but the case centred squarely on Antonio's obligation, as the registered owner of the Lamborghini, to cooperate with the request. Under British motoring law, owners can face significant penalties, including fines and points on their licence, if they do not name the driver when asked.

The verdict comes at a difficult time personally for Antonio, who has previously been involved in headline-making incidents connected to high-performance cars. In December 2023, he was seriously injured in a car crash involving a Ferrari, an accident that sidelined him from professional football for an extended period as he recovered from his injuries. His return to fitness and first-team action afterwards was widely covered given the severity of that crash and the uncertainty over his footballing future.

Antonio has been a mainstay for West Ham since joining the club in 2015, developing from a versatile squad option into one of the team's most consistent attacking threats. Known for his pace, physicality and ability to play across multiple positions, he has made well over 300 appearances for the Hammers and remains a popular figure among supporters, having captained the side on occasion during his tenure.

The latest legal issue is unrelated to his on-field career but adds to a string of incidents involving Antonio and his personal vehicles that have drawn media attention in recent years. As of now, further details on sentencing, fines, or any additional penalties stemming from this guilty verdict have not been confirmed.

West Ham United have not issued a public statement regarding the case, and it remains unclear whether the matter will have any bearing on Antonio's involvement with the club going forward. ESPN will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: ESPN

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