{
  "id": 5059787,
  "title": "Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio convicted of drunk driving as legal troubles mount",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/real-madrid-defender-raul-asencio-convicted-of-drunk-driving-as-legal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:28:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/real-madrid-defender-raul-asencio-convicted-of-drunk-driving-as-legal-troubles-mount-1.500660576"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai - Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been convicted of drunk driving, adding to his ongoing legal troubles. According to Canarias 7, the 23-year-old was caught driving a Porsche while intoxicated in Southern Gran Canaria in August last year. His blood alcohol level was found to be 0.90 mg/L, far exceeding the legal limit of 0.25 mg/L. As a result, Asencio was fined €14,400 and had his driver's license suspended for eight months. The incident occurred on August 16th, 2022.\n\nIn a separate incident from 2023, Asencio and his three friends are set to appear in court this week. They are facing trial for the non-consensual dissemination of videos showing obscene acts involving two women. Asencio, now 23 years old, hopes to overcome the burden of his past actions, but personal challenges continue to mount. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has already informed Asencio that he is not part of his plans, despite rumors of a potential transfer this summer. Asencio has also expressed concerns over his shin problems, which may sideline him for six to eight weeks due to surgery.",
  "summary": "Dubai: As Real Madrid prepare for their next chapter with new coach Jose Mourinho, the dark past of one the player has returned to haunt him. Raul Asencio has been a frequent visitor to the court for his past actions. However, another news of his latest controversy is making waves. Asencio has previously been held in trail over plenty of cases. However, his recent investigation involves drunk…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Olive Press",
        "title": "Real Madrid star Raul Asencio is convicted of drink-driving at almost four times above the legal limit in the Canary Islands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/real-madrid-star-raul-asencio-is-convicted-of-drink-driving-at-almost",
        "published": "2026-09-02T10:57:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}