Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala was involved in an accident. © AFP / ALEXANDRA BEIER

Accident at 194 km/h: Controversy surrounding Jamal Musiala

National football player Jamal Musiala lost his driver's license after an accident on the A8 motorway near Munich.

20 May 2026

From: dpa/det

The Munich District Court issued a now legally binding penal order at the end of January for dangerous endangerment of road traffic and negligent bodily harm in two cases, a spokesperson for the Munich I Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed. German press agency. Previously, the tz and Münchner Merkur Reported by Ippen Media.

The BILDThe newspaper quoted the 23-year-old Bayern star: "It's true that I had an accident in April 2025, which I also caused. I naturally take full responsibility for that. I'm all the more grateful that no one was seriously injured due to my carelessness." The attacking midfielder reportedly said he had accepted his punishment.

Musiala has lost his driver's license. © APA / ALEX GRIMM

According to the report by Ippen Media According to reports, the accident occurred on April 13, 2025, on the A8 motorway southeast of Munich. "Jamal M." was involved and, while overtaking, failed to see a car in the right lane, confirmed the public prosecutor's office spokesperson. Instead of the permitted 120 kilometers per hour, he was driving at 194 kilometers per hour at the time of the collision. The 30-year-old driver of the other car and his 26-year-old female passenger sustained minor injuries in the accident.

New driver's license only in autumn

The public prosecutor's office initially made no statement regarding the amount of the fine. However, the driver's license was revoked in mid-February after the penalty order became legally binding. According to the authorities, a new driver's license can only be applied for nine months later, so probably not until mid-November.