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Real Madrid players arrested for sex tape with minor

In a turn of events, Spanish authorities have arrested three soccer players from Real Madrid on accusations of sharing a sexually explicit video involving a minor.

These players, who are between the ages of 21 and 22, were apprehended at Real Madrid’s training facilities following a complaint that was filed this month in Spain’s Canary Islands.

The mother of the girl involved filed the complaint, alleging that one of the players had recorded a conversation with her daughter. While the police have taken these three players into custody on suspicion of distributing the video, another youth player from Real Madrid is also being questioned in connection with this incident.

It remains unclear whether he will face any charges. Real Madrid has released a statement acknowledging the situation and confirming that one player from their team, Castilla, and three players from their team, Real Madrid C, are currently under investigation for their alleged involvement in circulating a private video via WhatsApp.

The Champions League club has assured that appropriate action will be taken as more details about the case come to light. Reports indicate that particular attention is being given to a player from Real Madrid C, who is believed to have recorded the encounter with the 16-year-old minor. The two other players have been accused of sharing the video on WhatsApp without the girl’s permission.

These arrests come at a time, for football as the sport grapples with allegations of sexual misconduct involving Luis Rubiales, the former chief of the Spanish football federation.

Rubiales faced criticism and eventually resigned after he kissed Jenni Hermoso, a World Cup winner, without her consent during the Women’s FIFA World Cup last month. This incident has sparked debate about sexism in sports.

As this distressing situation unfolds, both Real Madrid and Spanish football are facing questions regarding their players and officials behavior, highlighting concerns about consent and how such sensitive matters are handled.
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