Legendary Arturo Vidal arrested over suspicions of sexual assault

Football news 04 nov 2024, 16:30

Legendary Arturo Vidal arrested over suspicions of sexual assault

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Unfortunately, many sports stars face legal issues, and today another legendary footballer has been reported to be under arrest.

Details: According to local media, Chilean police have detained Arturo Vidal, currently playing for his hometown club Colo-Colo, on suspicion of sexual assault.

Vidal and several other Colo-Colo players are suspected of involvement in the gang assault of a young woman at a nightclub in Chile's capital, Santiago. All suspects have been detained for identification purposes.

🚨 BREAKING ! Arturo Vidal a été placé en garde à vue pour suspicion d'agression sexuelle selon les médias locaux.

L'ancien joueur du Bayern, de la Juve ou encore du Barça est suspecté d'avoir participé à un viol collectif avec certains de ses coéquipiers.

L'international… pic.twitter.com/FIBHaE4j6p
— Instant Foot ⚽️ (@lnstantFoot) November 4, 2024

The incident was reported by the victim’s sister, who shared an appeal on her Instagram, describing her sister's state of shock over the past few days.

Por favor vean esto.

Se los resumo: Arturo Vidal debe querellarse contra la hermana de la supuesta víctima. Y también contra los medios que le dieron cabida a su falsa denuncia.

👋🏼 pic.twitter.com/0bHsaS85o3
— Lautarock 🏳️🏴 (@lautarock_) November 4, 2024

Throughout his career, Arturo Vidal has played for Barcelona, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Inter, Flamengo, and Atletico Paranaense.

Reminder: Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has also recently been implicated in a sexual assault case.

Related teams and leagues

Colo Colo

Primera Division Chile

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