Former Premier League defender Sebastien Bassong, 40, is accused in London of dodging a Tube fare after allegedly using an expired travelcard. The Daily Mail reports that Transport for London (TfL) is prosecuting him over the incident, described as involving a fare of about £7.

Bassong denies the allegation. According to the report, he says he did not realize the travel pass he had been given was not valid. The case focuses on whether he knowingly used an expired card versus whether he was unaware of its status, according to the account provided in the outlet’s summary.