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Karim Adeyemi Apologizes as Dortmund and DFB Assign Community Service After Weapons Case

He accepted a legally binding 60 day-fine totaling €450,000, with no sporting suspension planned.

Overview

  • Adeyemi issued an Instagram apology, saying he ordered a 'mystery box' in early 2024 and that the parcel arrived months later before ending up with police, calling it a mistake he deeply regrets.
  • The public prosecutor confirmed the penal order became final on October 30, imposing 60 day-fines that set the total payment at €450,000.
  • Borussia Dortmund met with the forward and, in coordination with the DFB, directed him to run training sessions with children in the Nordstadtliga social project.
  • DFB officials Rudi Völler and national coach Julian Nagelsmann spoke with Adeyemi during the international break, with Völler labeling the behavior dumb while stressing support.
  • Club officials noted no one was harmed, the player remains regarded as not previously convicted, and no additional sporting penalties have been announced.