Italian champions Juventus on Thursday (Oct 4)
broke their silence over rape allegations against superstar player Cristiano
Ronaldo, saying the claims made by an American woman do not change their
opinion of the Portuguese striker.
"The events allegedly dating back to almost
10 years ago do not change this opinion, which is shared by anyone who has come
into contact with this great champion."
The case has threatened the reputation of the
Portuguese superstar, arguably the world's best footballer, with Las Vegas
police this week saying they would reopen their file on the matter.
Ronaldo on Wednesday denied accusations by a
former American model that he raped her in a Las Vegas hotel in 2009 and said
his conscience is clear.
Ronaldo's denial came as lawyers for his accuser
said they had obtained damning correspondence between the footballer and his
legal team.
The 33-year-old has been left out of Portugal's
next four internationals, the national coach Fernando Santos said earlier on
Thursday, days after the rape allegations resurfaced.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner missed the two
internationals Portugal played in September.
At the time, Santos suggested that his absence was
temporary and intended to help the star adapt after his move from Real Madrid
to Juventus.
Ronaldo moved to Juventus in the summer in a €100
million (S$160 million) deal.
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