Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan is facing a two-year prison sentence and a €105,000 fine after Brussels prosecutors accused the ex-Roma and Inter Milan midfielder of money laundering.
The 36-year-old, who currently plays for Patro Eisden in the Belgian second division, appeared in court as prosecutors outlined allegations related to financial irregularities. Nainggolan, known for his combative style and off-field controversies during his Serie A career, denies the charges.
The case centers on suspected money laundering activities linked to the player's business ventures. Prosecutors are seeking a 24-month custodial sentence alongside the financial penalty. A verdict is expected in the coming weeks.
Nainggolan earned 30 caps for Belgium and played over 200 matches in Serie A for Cagliari, Roma, and Inter Milan before returning to Belgium in 2021. His legal troubles add to a history of disciplinary issues that have occasionally overshadowed his playing career.
