Alex Ovechkin's bank account frozen due to unpaid debt

His bank account in his home country has been frozen due to an unpaid debt of less than 550 US dollars to the federal tax department.

This kind of news is certainly out of the ordinary.

Ovechkin, who has reportedly earned around 140 million dollars over his career according to CapFriendly, along with additional earnings from endorsement deals, now finds himself facing this unusual financial predicament.

This incident highlights a significant issue in Ovechkin's home country, and it's hoped that the matter can be resolved swiftly for the star forward. The situation is undoubtedly sad and raises many questions.

Ovechkin has been absent from social media for several months, suggesting he might be navigating a particularly challenging period.

At 38 years old, Ovechkin remains under contract with the Washington Capitals for two more seasons, earning 9.5 million dollars per year. He continues to pursue Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record, after which many speculate he may transition to playing in the KHL.

A source close to Ovi confirmed that he is not at fault. He is not facing any criminal charges:

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