The ex-archer Jens Lehmann He is known for his participation with the German team in the 2026 World Cup and for wearing the jerseys of clubs such as Arsenal, Milan and Schalke 04. However, after his resignation, he was involved in some controversial episodes, the last of which was attacking his neighbor with a chainsaw.
According to reports in the German press, the 54-year-old former athlete reacted this way because his neighbor had done so “built a garage that blocked his view of Lake Starnberg from his home in Bavaria.”
This event continued its course in the courts and the German judiciary decided to sentence Lehmann with a heavy fine.
Jens Lehmann played in the best leagues in the world during his time as a footballer. Photo: DW.
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“The court last Friday imposed a total fine of 420,000 euros (about $464,000) on several charges, including property damage, offensive behavior and attempted fraud for the incident,” DW Agency said.
The controversies of Jens Lehmann
It is not the first time that Jens Lehmann has been involved in controversy. In 2021, the former goalkeeper was removed from the board of Hertha BSC after a racist comment via WhatsApp.
The former athlete shared a condemning message over former footballer Dennis Aogo's presence as a Sky Sports commentator at a Champions League match. “Is Dennis there to fill your black quota?” he wrote.