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Former Premier League star convicted over £7 Tube fare evasion
Original: Former Premier League star convicted of dodging £7 Tube fare
A former Premier League footballer has been convicted of fare evasion after failing to pay a £7 London Underground fare. The case has drawn attention because of the contrast between the small sum involved and the former top-flight career of the defendant. Details about the player's identity, the court's ruling, and any penalty imposed have not been confirmed in the available reporting.
Why now: The novelty of a wealthy ex-footballer being prosecuted over a trivial £7 fare is drawing public attention
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