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Prosecutor Seeks Suspended Sentence for Ben Yedder in Psychological Abuse Case

The Nice court is set to rule in September on allegations of psychological violence against the footballer's wife, as his legal troubles continue to mount.

Wissam Ben Yedder.
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Overview

  • The Nice prosecutor has requested an eight-month suspended sentence and a €10,000 fine for Wissam Ben Yedder over alleged psychological abuse of his wife.
  • The court will deliver its verdict on September 3, 2025, while Ben Yedder and his wife are in the process of divorcing.
  • This case adds to Ben Yedder's existing legal challenges, including a November 2024 conviction for sexual assault, which he is appealing, and a 2023 rape indictment still under investigation.
  • The footballer was previously convicted of tax fraud in Spain during his tenure at Sevilla FC.
  • Ben Yedder is currently playing for Sepahan SC in Iran, where he signed in April 2025, as he attempts to revive his career and secure a contract extension.