Former Barcelona Star, Teammates Investigated for Alleged Sexual Assault

• An erstwhile FC Barcelona player is under investigation in his native country for alleged sexual assault
• The said player and his teammates have been accused of forcing themselves on the victims
• The incident reportedly took place at a nightclub in an upscale location in the Chilean capital, Santiago

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Former Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal finds himself entangled in an ongoing investigation into alleged sexual assault in Chile.

The probe, led by Chilean authorities, is examining claims involving players from Colo Colo, including the 37-year-old Vidal.

Ex-Barcelona star under investigation

Reports indicate that Vidal, along with other players, underwent routine identity checks at a Vitacura police station, as confirmed by a local police officer.

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ESPN described this investigative step as standard protocol for suspects, and Vidal was released shortly afterwards without public comment on the situation.

According to the prosecutor's office in Santiago, the alleged incident occurred at a bar located in Vitacura, an upscale area of Chile's capital.

A complaint was filed by a woman alleging that her sister was drugged and sexually assaulted by players of the 33-time Chilean champions, Colo Colo.

Police have confirmed that several players have provided testimonies regarding the incident as part of the ongoing investigation, per SNL24.

The case, drawing significant media attention, renews the focus on player conduct off the field, with Vidal’s involvement adding high-profile scrutiny.

Authorities anticipate providing further updates as the investigation progresses.

Mbappe 'confirms' consensual relations amid assault claims

In a related report, YEN.com.gh shared that Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe allegedly "confirmed" having consensual relations with a young woman in Sweden.

The 25-year-old has been accused of misconduct during his recent visit to the country, though he asserts the interaction was consensual.

Interestingly, media outlets in Sweden have identified the French forward as a suspect in the case, leading to significant scrutiny.

Greenwood addresses controversial past

In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh covered Mason Greenwood’s remarks on his controversial past after parting ways with Manchester United.

The 22-year-old's career took a significant turn in 2022 following assault allegations involving his partner, and he has been absent from Premier League play since then.

During his unveiling at Marseille, Greenwood spoke candidly about the lingering controversy in his first press conference, addressing the challenges he has faced.

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