Mauro Icardi receives lifetime driving ban in Argentina

On September 24, 2026, Argentinian authorities imposed a severe administrative penalty on 33-year-old footballer Mauro Icardi, effectively banning him from driving in the country until 2099. The decision was prompted by a video posted on social media showing Icardi behind the wheel while his partner, China Suarez, leaned dangerously out of the car window without a seatbelt. Authorities noted that this display constituted highly irresponsible behavior that endangered road safety.

Following an investigation into the incident, the Ministry of Transport of the Buenos Aires province determined that the former Galatasaray and Inter Milan forward was operating the vehicle with an expired driver's license. The combination of the documented reckless driving and the lack of a valid license led to the extreme sanction, which spans until Icardi reaches the age of 105. Officials have officially revoked his driving privileges, effectively ensuring he will not legally drive in Argentina again.