Crisitano Ronaldo has received the backing of Juventus’ president Andrea Agnelli over rape allegations made against the Striker.
An American woman, Kathryn Mayorga, accused Ronaldo of sexually assaulting her in a hotel in Las Vegas in 2009.
There has been an investigation launched and while Ronaldo admits that sexual intercourse occurred, he is adamant that it was consensual.
Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Agnelli said that he was on Ronaldo’s side in this case
“When there are problems I tend to look people in the eyes, ask them the questions directly and them judge them myself,” Agnelli said
“I’m very calm, having spoken to him directly as soon as the case emerged, on his position. And his behaviour in the days and weeks that followed only confirm my initial feeling.
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“It’s a personal case, but I spoke to him with [vice chairman] Pavel [Nedved] and [sporting director] Fabio [Paratici] and I told Cristiano that my door and the door of Juventus will always be open whenever he would need something.
“We are here to support him and the same goes for every woman and man at Juventus, when they need it and when we are convinced that they behaved correctly.”
Ronaldo was asked about it again at a press conference ahead of his Champions League return to Manchester United.
“I am a happy man,” he told reporters. “We did the statement two weeks ago, if I’m not wrong. I am glad, of course, I’m not going to lie in this situation, I’m very happy.
“My lawyers, they are confident and of course I am, too. The most important thing is I enjoy the football, I enjoy my life.
“The rest, I have people who take care of my life. Of course, the truth is always coming in the first position. So, I’m good.”
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