Buenos Aires, Argentina /
Scandal in Argentine football involving one of the biggest promises in that country, Thiago Almada, Who at just 19 is accused of sexual abuse, With his partner Vélez Sarsfield, Miguel Brizuela, So they were both separated from the team.
According to agency information AFP, a Almada and Brizuela, 24, was notified this Tuesday of his judicial imputation in the event that one is investigated sexual abuse against a woman during a clandestine party late last year.
What do they accuse Thiago Almada de Vélez of?
The complainant – who for obvious reasons remains anonymous – stated that she was sexually assaulted by several people during a party in one house rented by the soccer player Martin Lucero, also of Vélez, And in which an illegal celebration was held, as there were more than ten people gathered, a figure that exceeded what was allowed in the restrictions by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immediately, Vélez ordered the separation of both players from their professional squad, In accordance with the protocol against gender violence contained in the statute of the entity of the Porteño neighborhood of Liniers, which this year will participate in the Copa Libertadores.
The scandal thus tarnishes the young and promising career of Almada, Who has been cataloged with the potential to be an “upcoming Messi”, with rumors of interest of Manchester City and Barcelona.
There is a fugitive for sexual abuse
The case has a fugitive, a named technical director Juan José Acuña, And the Argentine penal code establishes sentences of 6 to 15 years in prison for those guilty of the crime of sexual abuse with carnal access.
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