# Mauro Icardi driving license suspension and social media row > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mauro-icardi-driving-license-suspension-in-argentina > Updated: 2026-09-28T00:30:04.000Z. Sources: 73. Developments: 4. The Ministry of Transport of the Province of Buenos Aires issued a preventive suspension of Mauro Icardi’s driving privileges following a viral video posted by his partner, Eugenia ‘China’ Suárez. The footage showed Suárez leaning out of a vehicle window without a seatbelt while Icardi was driving. Investigations revealed Icardi was using an Argentine license that expired in May 2019. Under Provincial Law No. 13.927, the suspension requires Icardi to undergo a psychological evaluation and complete administrative procedures to determine his fitness to drive. Icardi has contested the measure on social media, claiming he holds a valid Italian license until 2029. However, authorities noted that local regulations require residents to align foreign licenses with national standards. The incident has drawn condemnation from road safety organizations. Viviam Perrone, founder of Madres del Dolor, issued a statement alongside the Association of Traffic Victims, stating the couple’s decision to mock the Ministry rather than apologize constitutes a “lack of respect toward families who have lost loved ones to traffic accidents.” Public controversy has expanded beyond the driving incident. A social media post by Icardi featuring a photo from a Paris hotel dated September 21, 2021, has reignited discussions regarding the timeline of his relationship with Suárez, potentially contradicting her previous statements and reviving the ‘Wandagate’ scandal. Additionally, Suárez’s social media activity, including a video of her son driving an electric jeep, has drawn further scrutiny from media commentators and public figures. ## Claims - The Ministry of Transport of the Province of Buenos Aires issued a preventive driving disqualification for Mauro Icardi. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Authorities verified that Mauro Icardi was operating a vehicle with an expired driver's license. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The investigation was triggered by a video posted on social media by Eugenia 'China' Suárez. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Authorities cited driver negligence because Icardi continued driving while his passenger leaned out of the vehicle window without a seatbelt. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The preventive disqualification was issued under the terms of Provincial Law No. 13,927. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: China Suárez and Mauro Icardi face social media and legal controversy Mauro Icardi and China Suárez face renewed scrutiny following social media posts about their relationship timeline and a driving license suspension triggered by a viral video. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-surez-and-mauro-icardi-face-social-media-and-legal-controversy ### 2026-09-25: Mauro Icardi and La China Suárez face criticism over driving license dispute Madres del Dolor and traffic victim groups have criticized Mauro Icardi and La China Suárez for their response to Icardi’s driving license suspension in Buenos Aires. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mauro-icardi-and-la-china-surez-face-criticism-over-driving-license-dispute ### 2026-09-23: Mauro Icardi receives driving ban in Argentina until 2099 Argentine footballer Mauro Icardi faces a preventive driving ban in Buenos Aires until 2099 after a viral video showed his partner riding unsafely in his vehicle while he drove with an expired license. 41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mauro-icardi-faces-driving-ban-in-argentina-until-2099 ### 2026-09-21: Mauro Icardi suspended from driving in Buenos Aires Argentine footballer Mauro Icardi has had his driving license preventively suspended in Buenos Aires after a viral video showed his partner, China Suárez, riding unsafely in his vehicle while he drove with an's 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mauro-icardi-disqualified-from-driving-in-buenos-aires --- Cite as: Mauro Icardi driving license suspension and social media row. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mauro-icardi-driving-license-suspension-in-argentina