Four footballers who all play for one club have reportedly been arrested amid allegations of sexual assault.
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As per an ESPN report, four players from Argentine club Velez Sarsfield have been taken into custody by police "in connection with a rape case".
Goalkeeper Sebastian Sosa, defender Braian Cufre, midfielder Jose Ignacio Florentín and striker Abiel Osorio were detained after an alleged victim accused them of sexually assaulting her in a hotel.
It is said that she agreed to join Sosa in a hotel room, but arrived to find the other three players present. The woman said she drank liquor with the Velez Sarsfield footballers, fell asleep and was raped.
Per the report, 37-year-old Sosa, who has been capped once for Uruguay's senior team, has denied any wrongdoing.
Velez has since confirmed that all four players have had their contracts suspended with immediate effect.
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"This club stresses its deepest concern for the denounced facts, which are clearly against the principles and values of our institution," the club said in a statement.
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