Cesc Fabregas has been handed a hefty fine and a 6-month driving ban for exceeding the speed limit in his metallic green coloured Aston Martin Vantage. The Spaniard was caught driving at a whopping 110 miles per hour.
The Premier League defending champions are currently languishing in the 16th spot after eight match weeks. Diego Costa was given a three-match ban for violent conduct against Arsenal’s Gabriel Paulista. Chelsea were also fined for failing to control its players along with Arsenal, just a couple of days back. The FA slapped the disciplinary sanctions for incidents during the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal on Saturday,19th September 2015.
The newest development for the club as Get Surrey reported, the Guildford Magistrates' Court was told on Friday that Fabregas had been charged after exceeding the 50mph speed limit, and pleaded guilty. He was fined £1,000 for the offence, and was also ordered to pay £625 court costs, £840 to the expert who examined the camera, and a £100 victim surcharge, a total of £2,560.
Fabregas’ lawyer told the court, “Certainly, he has learned his lesson today. He [Fabregas] is genuinely remorseful. He has learned his lesson and wishes to draw a line [under the matter]. This is not somebody who is repeatedly before the court for troubling speed cameras, running red lights, driving without insurance and driving without a licence. That doesn't arise in this case. What I can tell you is that this is somebody who will not be doing it again."
The ex-Arsenal and Barcelona star, Francesc Fábregas Soler, has held his licence since 2006. The judge who passed the sentencing stated, “The aggravating factor in this case is that Mr Soler clearly knew of the speed camera because of the previous investigation. With regards to the fine, as a footballer I'm sure he is earning a large sum of money. Under these circumstances, I cannot see any reason why a fine of £1,000 would not be appropriate."
The Spaniard is currently on duty with the national team as they clinched Euro 2016 qualification with their 4-0 victory over Luxembourg. It’s perhaps a bit of a bright spot for Fabregas who has been struggling along with Chelsea at club level and will perhaps try and use this as a positive note to rejuvenate his club campaign.
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