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Accused of sexual assault, Valencia striker Rafa Mir finds himself at the heart of a huge scandal. According to Spanish media, the incident took place at the 27-year-old player’s home and a complaint was filed by two young women. Arrested on the evening of September 2, the man, who has since been released, quickly proclaimed his innocence, but his club has nevertheless decided to open disciplinary proceedings against him. “The club will open proceedings against Rafa Mir after understanding that his lifestyle, during his rest time, indisputably affects the professional performance expected of a player of the club, and that it also offends the trust that our supporters have in all players.”.
“Valencia CF wishes to reiterate its firm condemnation of violence in all its manifestations and its respect at the same time for the presumption of innocence. Only the courts can decide when and what measures to take regarding the alleged facts for which Rafa Mir is being investigated. However, as far as the club is concerned and within the framework of its competences, Valencia CF has analyzed the situation from the point of view of the sanctions regime applicable to the professional football sector and decided to take disciplinary measures.”specifies, moreover, the press release of the Spanish club. According to Reutersthe striker will be fined and excluded from the rest of the squad for an indefinite period. According to a source quoted by the British news agency, Rafa Mir will have to report regularly to court and is not allowed to leave the country.
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