The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has ruled that Quincy Promes, the Dutch forward for Spartak Moscow, must pay compensation to a cousin who was attacked during a family gathering in 2020, according to Voetbal International.
During the confrontation, Promes reportedly stabbed his relative in the knee. A court in Amsterdam initially sentenced Promes to 18 months in prison for aggravated assault. He appealed the verdict, but the appeal was rejected and upheld.
Details about the amount of compensation Promes must pay have not yet been finalized. The court indicated that the exact figure will be established at the upcoming hearing.
Promes has been with Spartak Moscow since February 2021, marking a return to the club after previously playing for them from 2014 to 2018. He contributed to Spartak’s success in the 2016/17 season when the team won the Russian championship. In the current campaign, the Dutch player has appeared in 17 league matches for Spartak, recording 6 goals and 6 assists across competitions.
In addition to the assault case, Promes has faced a criminal matter related to drug smuggling and other illegal activities. Dutch authorities reportedly conducted wiretaps on his communications as part of the investigation. The former prosecutor’s office had requested a nine-year prison sentence in connection with the smuggling case, underscoring the broader legal scrutiny surrounding the player. The dual legal challenges have kept Promes in the spotlight as both his club and fans navigate the consequences of these proceedings. [Source attribution: Voetbal International]