Home HomeSwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

National Team Players Arrested – Suspected of Sexual Offenses

Two players in France's national rugby team have been detained on suspicion of sexual assault in Argentina, writes AFP. The crime is said to have taken place during France's ongoing national team gathering in South America, where they played a test match against Argentina.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 14:18

» Published: 09 July 2024

National Team Players Arrested – Suspected of Sexual Offenses
Photo: Rui Vieira/AP/TT

Two players in France's rugby national team have been detained on suspicion of sexual assault in Argentina, according to AFP.

The crime is said to have taken place during France's ongoing national team gathering in South America, where they played a test match against Argentina.

The two players will now be taken from Buenos Aires to Mendoza, where the crime is said to have been committed, for investigation.

If the investigations match the victim's testimony, a relevant prosecution will follow, says Martin Ahumada, spokesperson for Mendoza's prosecution authority, to AFP.

According to local media, the crime was committed at the hotel where the French team was staying in connection with the weekend's match.

If all facts are proven, it's very serious. One must spare a thought for the young woman. It's the opposite of everything rugby is. But one must let the investigation take its course, says Florian Grill, chairman of the French rugby federation.

The French rugby national team is scheduled to travel to Montevideo on Tuesday to play against Uruguay on Wednesday. The team will then return to Buenos Aires for another test match against Argentina.

The detention of the two players comes a day after rugby star Melvyn Jaminet was sent home from the French national team gathering for a racist comment in a video.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Djurgarden turned it around – Hümmet sank Panathinaikos
2 MIN READ

Djurgarden turned it around – Hümmet sank Panathinaikos

United take their first win in the European League
1 MIN READ

United take their first win in the European League

Hiljemark disappointed - despite EL success
2 MIN READ

Hiljemark disappointed - despite EL success

Elfsborg took new points in the European Championship – Holten the hero
2 MIN READ

Elfsborg took new points in the European Championship – Holten the hero

Third Straight Win for Sweden in the European Championship Qualifying
2 MIN READ

Third Straight Win for Sweden in the European Championship Qualifying

After weak start: Three Crowns fell against Czech Republic
2 MIN READ

After weak start: Three Crowns fell against Czech Republic

Copied Gyökeres – now wants revenge
2 MIN READ

Copied Gyökeres – now wants revenge

After the Sweden Visit – Mbappé Dropped from the National Team
1 MIN READ

After the Sweden Visit – Mbappé Dropped from the National Team

Dream Draw for Sweden: "Teams We Can Win Against"
3 MIN READ

Dream Draw for Sweden: "Teams We Can Win Against"

Norwegian Olympic canoeist becomes World Championship swimmer
1 MIN READ

Norwegian Olympic canoeist becomes World Championship swimmer

Furious over Palestine banner at PSG match
1 MIN READ

Furious over Palestine banner at PSG match

The new venture a challenge: "I said no"
3 MIN READ

The new venture a challenge: "I said no"

Bayern Munich fan silent in the stands
1 MIN READ

Bayern Munich fan silent in the stands

Sprint star moves to Italy
1 MIN READ

Sprint star moves to Italy

Northug: Dreams of the podium in Vasaloppet
2 MIN READ

Northug: Dreams of the podium in Vasaloppet

Star Durant sank Larsson's Miami
1 MIN READ

Star Durant sank Larsson's Miami

From unknown to national team: "Cool thing"
3 MIN READ

From unknown to national team: "Cool thing"

NHL star McDavid back after injury
2 MIN READ

NHL star McDavid back after injury

After the Ridicule – Viral "Raygun" Gives Up
2 MIN READ

After the Ridicule – Viral "Raygun" Gives Up

CL success for the Swede: zero intact
2 MIN READ

CL success for the Swede: zero intact