Real Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio could face criminal charges after being accused of distributing child pornography following an investigation in Spain.
The 22-year-old is accused of sharing a sex tape filmed by three Real Madrid youth teammates in June 2023 involving an 18-year-old woman and 16-year-old girl.
Asencio, who has played 41 games for Madrid this season including against Arsenal and Manchester City in the Champions League, was not in the video, but allegedly shared it over WhatsApp.
The four players – Ferran Ruiz, Andres Martin, Juan Rodriguez and Asencio – were arrested in 2023 and had their phones seized by police.
At the time Madrid confirmed they gave evidence regarding “the sharing of a private video via WhatsApp”, while police said a complaint had been filed by the mother of a 16-year-old girl regarding non-consensual recording.
Asencio has appealed for his role in the case to be dismissed, but a judge has decided to uphold his involvement.
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Gran Canaria High Court heard there was sufficient evidence to support allegations of violation of privacy, distribution of videos to third parties without the victims’ knowledge or consent, solicitation of a minor for pornographic purposes and possession of child pornography.
The three players involved in the video all left Real Madrid last summer, with Ruiz joining La Liga side Girona while Rodriguez and Garcia were signed by third-tier teams in Spain.
In April Asencio told Spanish network RTVE: “I think everyone is aware of what they are doing. For that reason, I am very calm.
“So, well, live day by day. In the end, it’s a matter of deadlines. I have noticed this change of pressure on the pitches.
“It’s logical, with the change of category (after Spain call-up). I’m a person who likes and is motivated by feeling that pressure. Since I was a kid, I’m used to feeling that pressure at Real Madrid. It makes me even more motivated.”
The case has now been referred to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which can file an indictment and suggest launching a trial against the players or request the case to be closed. The players can then appeal this decision.
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