Ferland Mendy to Face Trial Over Dog Attack Incident

Ferland Mendy, a player for Real Madrid, will stand trial due to an incident involving his dogs that allegedly attacked a teenager. The event occurred in January 2023 when four dogs owned by Mendy escaped from his property in the affluent Madrid suburb of Alcobendas after a gate was left open.

Reports indicate that the dogs bit a woman and her dog, which later required euthanasia. A 17-year-old boy attempted to intervene and was bitten in the process.

The private prosecution is requesting a six-month prison sentence for Mendy and a fine for gross negligence, as outlined in court documents dated January 7. The public prosecutor's office has also requested a fine for the minor offense of causing injury.

Mendy, who signed with Real Madrid in 2019 from Lyon, is currently 31 years old and has faced significant injuries that have disrupted his career.