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Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Former Man City and European Championship-winning goalkeeper 'sentenced to TWO YEARS in prison for more than 100 cases of fraud'
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Eike Immel has reportedly been sentenced to two years and two months in prison for fraud offences. German outlet Bild claim that the 64-year-old, capped 19 times by Die Mannschaft and part of their triumphant Euro 1980 squad, sold tickets to a European Championship match, which he failed to deliver. In total, 107 cases were brought against the former stopper, with the vast majority. reportedly relating to borrowing money that he did not repay. The outlet claim that the total value of the money was £29,775. Immel, who made 43 appearances for City between 1995 and 1997, was found guilty in all cases and was sentenced by the district court in Marburg on Thursday. His defence cited his financial problems as a reason for his failure to repay the monies owed, the report claims. 'Mr. Immel is deeply ashamed of what is being discussed here in the courtroom today,' read the statement given by the former goalkeeper's defence, Bild report. 'He lives hand to mouth. This fact has been publicly known for years. '[He is] not a professional fraudster, but a failed former footballer.' Immel declared bankruptcy in 2008 and last year claimed that he is living on benefits in a council flat with just left in his bank account. 'I lived like god,' Immel told Sat.1 via Merkur of his lifestyle during his playing days. 'I've done things where every normal person would say that it can't be true.' One of the many notable expenses was a £9k phone bill and spending £25k on clothes for a girlfriend at Christmas. Following a long and successful career, Immel was hit was a tax bill worth £800k that he was unable to pay, adding: 'It's not my strength to handle money.' 'It's a struggle to make it through the month,' he continued, admitting that he is often left with just £2 once all his expenses have been paid. With his time in England brief, Immel is best remembered for his tenure in the Bundesliga, where he racked up 550 league matches for Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart, with whom he won the top flight in 1992. In addition to his 1980 European Championship success with Germany, he was also part of the squads that finished as runners-up at the 1982 and 1986 World Cup.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Ex-Man City star and European Championship-winning goalkeeper Eike Immel sentenced to two years in prison
The ex-City stopper is also a Bundesliga legend thanks two spells with two German giants Fallen star Ex-Man City star and European Championship-winning goalkeeper Eike Immel sentenced to two years in prison FORMER MANCHESTER CITY goalkeeper Eike Immel has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison in relation to 107 cases of fraud. According to reports from Bild, the majority of the cases centred around the 64-year-old borrowing money and not returning it. 2 Eike Immel has been sentenced to over two years in prison in relation to over 100 cases of fraud Credit: Getty 2 Immel played 43 times for Manchester City following long spells with Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! The total value of the money in question is reported to be £29,775. Immel also sold tickets to a European Championship game, keeping the money but failing to deliver the tickets. The German was found guilty in all cases before being sentenced by the district court in Marburg on Thursday. The former Euros-winning goalkeeper's defence brought up his financial issues as a reason for his failure to repay the money. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'Sell him at half time' Arsenal fans demand struggling star be AXED after shocking display Bild report that a statement given by Immel's defence attorney read: "Mr. Immel is deeply ashamed of what is being discussed here in the courtroom today. "He lives hand to mouth. This fact has been publicly known for years. "[He is] not a professional fraudster, but a failed former footballer." Immel declared bankruptcy in 2008, and has since spoken to the media about his money troubles, last year claiming to be living off of benefits. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The stopper made 43 appearances for Manchester City between 1995-97, but is best remembered for his tenure in the Bundesliga. He played almost 550 league games between spells at Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart. His domestic performances earned him 19 international caps with West Germany. Among these appearances, he won the 1980 European Championship and was part of runner-up campaigns at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Ex-Man City star and European Championship-winning goalkeeper Eike Immel sentenced to two years in prison
The ex-City stopper is also a Bundesliga legend thanks two spells with two German giants Fallen star Ex-Man City star and European Championship-winning goalkeeper Eike Immel sentenced to two years in prison Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER MANCHESTER CITY goalkeeper Eike Immel has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison in relation to 107 cases of fraud. According to reports from Bild, the majority of the cases centred around the 64-year-old borrowing money and not returning it. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Eike Immel has been sentenced to over two years in prison in relation to over 100 cases of fraud Credit: Getty 2 Immel played 43 times for Manchester City following long spells with Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! The total value of the money in question is reported to be £29,775. Immel also sold tickets to a European Championship game, keeping the money but failing to deliver the tickets. The German was found guilty in all cases before being sentenced by the district court in Marburg on Thursday. The former Euros-winning goalkeeper's defence brought up his financial issues as a reason for his failure to repay the money. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'Sell him at half time' Arsenal fans demand struggling star be AXED after shocking display Bild report that a statement given by Immel's defence attorney read: "Mr. Immel is deeply ashamed of what is being discussed here in the courtroom today. "He lives hand to mouth. This fact has been publicly known for years. "[He is] not a professional fraudster, but a failed former footballer." Immel declared bankruptcy in 2008, and has since spoken to the media about his money troubles, last year claiming to be living off of benefits. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The stopper made 43 appearances for Manchester City between 1995-97, but is best remembered for his tenure in the Bundesliga. He played almost 550 league games between spells at Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart. His domestic performances earned him 19 international caps with West Germany. Among these appearances, he won the 1980 European Championship and was part of runner-up campaigns at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups.
The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Ex-Man City star and European Championship-winning goalkeeper Eike Immel sentenced to two years in prison
FORMER MANCHESTER CITY goalkeeper Eike Immel has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison in relation to 107 cases of fraud. According to reports from Bild, the majority of the cases centred around the 64-year-old borrowing money and not returning it. 2 2 The total value of the money in question is reported to be £29,775. Immel also sold tickets to a European Championship game, keeping the money but failing to deliver the tickets. The German was found guilty in all cases before being sentenced by the district court in Marburg on Thursday. The former Euros-winning goalkeeper's defence brought up his financial issues as a reason for his failure to repay the money. Bild report that a statement given by Immel's defence attorney read: "Mr. Immel is deeply ashamed of what is being discussed here in the courtroom today. "He lives hand to mouth. This fact has been publicly known for years. "[He is] not a professional fraudster, but a failed former footballer." Immel declared bankruptcy in 2008, and has since spoken to the media about his money troubles, last year claiming to be living off of benefits. The stopper made 43 appearances for Manchester City between 1995-97, but is best remembered for his tenure in the Bundesliga. He played almost 550 league games between spells at Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart. His domestic performances earned him 19 international caps with West Germany. Among these appearances, he won the 1980 European Championship and was part of runner-up campaigns at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups.
