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Manchester United's Leny Yoro Banned for Speeding Offense

2/23/2026

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Leny Yoro, a defender for Manchester United, received a six-month driving ban for speeding at 72 mph in a 30 mph zone in Withington, Manchester, on August 28.
Yoro was reportedly hurrying to take a friend to the railway station at the time of the incident.
His lawyer, Lisa Nevitt, stated that Yoro accepts responsibility and will not contest the disqualification.
Yoro joined Manchester United in 2024 and has made 23 appearances this season.
He was also charged with failing to identify the driver of the vehicle.

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Leny Yoro, a defender for Manchester United, received a six-month driving ban for speeding at 72 mph in a 30 mph zone in Withington, Manchester, on August 28.
Yoro was reportedly hurrying to take a friend to the railway station at the time of the incident.
His lawyer, Lisa Nevitt, stated that Yoro accepts responsibility and will not contest the disqualification.
Yoro joined Manchester United in 2024 and has made 23 appearances this season.
He was also charged with failing to identify the driver of the vehicle.