Cristiano Ronaldo Shrugs Off Rape Reports: 'It's Normal'

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The soccer superstar allegedly addresses the German reports in a now-deleted Instagram video.

October 1, 2018

AceShowbiz - Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyer has blasted German reports linking his client to rape allegations.

Der Spiegel magazine bosses have published a report naming woman, who allegedly came to a $375,000 (GBP287,000) settlement with the sportsman after accusing Ronaldo of assault.

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"The reporting in Spiegel is blatantly illegal," the lawyer tells the BBC. "It's probably one of the most serious violations of personal rights in recent years."

Cristiano reportedly posted a now unavailable video, in which addressed the allegations, on Instagram.

"They want to promote (themselves) by (using) my name. It's normal," he allegedly said.

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