Real Betis midfielder Carvalho investigated for alleged sexual assault

31-year-old said his relations with woman was consensual

Real Betis’ Portuguese international midfielder William Carvalho appeared in a Seville court on Tuesday, accused of sexually assaulting a woman.

The 31-year-old denied sexual assault and said his relations with the woman were consensual.

“The person under investigation has made a statement and no precautionary measures have been taken against him,” said the Andalucia High Court of Justice.

“He is still under investigation and the court is keeping the preliminary proceedings open.”

Citing the alleged victim’s complaint to the police, Spanish newspaper Marca said the player had dined with the woman in Seville in August and they then went to a club.

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