Lionesses Goalkeeper Khiara Keating Fined £440 for Driving Without Tax After Euro 2025 Victory

Khiara Keating, a 21-year-old reserve goalkeeper for the England Lionesses, was fined £440 for driving her Volkswagen Polo without valid car tax, a violation discovered during a police stop in Bury, Greater Manchester, last December. She failed to attend her court hearing, resulting in the case being decided in her absence, with an additional £79.17 owed in tax and £20 in court costs. This legal issue arose just a day after the Lionesses' triumphant Euro 2025 victory parade in London, where Keating celebrated with the team that secured England's third European Championship title. Earlier in the year, Keating was investigated for possession of nitrous oxide, but those charges were dropped, and she expressed relief and a focus on football thereafter. Despite not playing during the tournament, Keating was praised for her role in supporting the squad and was present for the high-profile celebrations. The timing of her fine starkly contrasted with the national celebration of the Lionesses' victory.