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Real Madrid footballer Raúl Asencio convicted of drunk driving
Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Real Madrid footballer Raúl Asencio was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
- The sentence includes a fine and suspension of his driving licence.
- He is scheduled to face another trial later in the same week.
Raúl Asencio, the Real Madrid footballer, has been convicted of driving while drunk and will have to pay a fine and serve a driving-licence suspension.
The decision became public on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, after a scandal involving the player. He is also due to face another trial during the same week.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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