Ronaldo: Challenging my honor has made the most difficult year of my life

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed in an interview broadcast yesterday on Portuguese television that 2018 had been the most difficult for him personally after being accused of rape, before US justice put an end to the proceedings.

"2018 was the most difficult year on a personal level," the world 's five – time world player and the Juventus striker told TVE.

"When people doubt your honor, it hurts.That hurts a lot because I have a big family, a woman and a clever child who understands a lot of things," said the former star of Manchester United and Real Madrid.

The American justice decided last June not to accuse the player for lack of evidence.

US model Catherine Mayorga, 35, said Ronaldo raped her in her hotel room on June 13, 2009, and lobbied her to sign a financial agreement. in 2010 to keep quiet about what had happened.

Ronaldo, 35, reached a financial settlement with her after the incident amounted to $ 350,000 to sign an agreement in which he pledged not to talk about what had happened, but he denied allegations of sexual assault, pointing out through his lawyer that he had a "fully satisfied" relationship.

Mayorga said last year that despite the financial settlement reached with Ronaldo, shortly after the alleged rape, she was in emotional shock.

Source: agencies

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