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Ian Poveda faces court for driving offences charges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:02 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Ian Poveda faces court for driving offences charges
Summary

Ian Poveda, currently playing for Atletico Nacional, appeared at Leeds Crown Court where he denied several charges related to driving offences. The 26-year-old faces four counts of perverting the course of justice and two counts of fraud. Judge Robin Mairs has set a trial date for 4 December 2028. Poveda's co-defendants, Adekunle Adeyemi and Anthony Howe, also face related charges. All defendants have been granted bail and Poveda continues to play matches for his club.

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  • •Ian Poveda charged with driving offences at Leeds Crown Court.
  • •Poveda pleads not guilty to all charges.
  • •Trial date is set for 4 December 2028.
  • •Co-defendants Adeyemi and Howe deny their charges.
  • •Poveda continues to play for Atletico Nacional.
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Ian Poveda, who has played for several clubs in England, will go on trial in December 2028.

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