Cristiano Ronaldo Rape Allegations

Cristiano Ronaldo is 'with the team', says Portugal coach Fernando Santos despite continued absence from national team

Ronaldo has not been selected for Portugal's squad since the World Cup, something which Santos initially said was a decision taken by mutual consent as the player needed a break.

UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo still a key part of Portugal squad despite not featuring against Italy, says coach Fernando Santos

Portugal booked their ticket to the semi-finals after holding Italy to a 0-0 draw at the San Siro on Saturday, despite not having Cristiano Ronaldo. They progressed top of Group A3 with one match to play.

Real Madrid sue Portuguese newspaper for allegations of cover-up in Cristiano Ronaldo rape case

The case was originally closed after Ronaldo signed a confidentiality agreement in 2010 with Mayorga who received a pay-off in return for her silence.

Troubling undercurrents undermine Cristiano Ronaldo's iron-clad defence against Kathryn Mayorga's rape allegations

While the case is in progress, every time a TV channel reserves airtime for a Cristiano Ronaldo advert or everytime Ronaldo turns up to play for Juventus or Portugal, football will be sending out the wrong message.

Serie A: Striker Cristiano Ronaldo to play for Juventus against Udinese despite battling rape allegations

Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for Juventus despite being in the midst of controversy after being accused of rape by an American woman he met in 2009.

'Terribly dismissive' — Twitter reacts to Juventus' statement backing rape-accused star Cristiano Ronaldo

Twitter users were quick to slam Juventus' tweets in support of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been accused of rape by former model Kathryn Mayorga.

Serie A: Juventus shares down by five percent amidst Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegations

Shares in Juventus fell by five percent after an investigation was re-opened this week into rape allegations against star player Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo backed by Portuguese FA president as embattled football star fight rape accusations

Juventus and Portugal star Ronaldo on Wednesday firmly denied claims by a former American model that he raped her in a Las Vegas hotel in 2009.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo to miss upcoming international fixtures amidst allegations of rape

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sit out the remainder of Portugal's international friendlies in the next few months, as he battles rape allegations from a woman he met in 2009.

Cristiano Ronaldo denies rape accusations made by former model Kathryn Mayorga, terms it 'abominable crime'

Cristiano Ronaldo categorically denied accusations by a former model who says the Portuguese footballer raped her in a Las Vegas hotel penthouse suite in 2009.