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Man Sentenced for Stalking Liverpool Star Marie Höbinger

1/20/2026

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Mangal Dalal, 42, pleaded guilty to stalking Liverpool midfielder Marie Höbinger and received a two-year restraining order and an 18-month community order, plus £650 in costs and a £114 surcharge.
Dalal sent Höbinger sexual messages on Instagram.
The court described the messages as distressing and causing her to fear for her safety.
Dalal claimed he was mentally unwell during the incidents.

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Story summary

Mangal Dalal, 42, pleaded guilty to stalking Liverpool midfielder Marie Höbinger and received a two-year restraining order and an 18-month community order, plus £650 in costs and a £114 surcharge.
Dalal sent Höbinger sexual messages on Instagram.
The court described the messages as distressing and causing her to fear for her safety.
Dalal claimed he was mentally unwell during the incidents.