Tennis legend Boris Becker may be deported from the UK after being sentenced to prison

German arrested for fraud last week Boris Becker You may soon experience a new painful chapter in your life. according to UK Home Officethe former tennis player may be deported due to changes in the law regarding EU citizens.

Winner of six titles Grand Slamincluding Wimbledon ChampionshipsIt was He was sentenced to two years in prison to hide 2.5 million pounds (about R$15.5 million) to avoid paying debts to his bank and the state treasury.

Becker coached Djokovic and has recently been commentating on tennis matches for English television. take photo: Alexandra Beer/Reuters

In an interview with WatchmanThe English newspaper, a spokesman for the ministry, stated that “any foreign citizen who is convicted of a crime and sentenced to imprisonment is subject to deportation at the earliest opportunity.”

For this to happen, the British authorities could argue that Baker’s tax offenses continued after the law was implemented Britain’s exit from the European Unionwhich occurred in December 2020. If confirmed, current laws allow the former tennis player to be deported, as any sentence over one year in prison is subject to automatic deportation.

Baker will still have the right to appeal. However, since the former athlete would not have been granted British citizenship, this defense would be much more complicated. An appeal, according to jurists, can last from six to 12 months.