Spain
Villarreal’s Alex Baena is harm by accusations he wished “harm” on the household of Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde to impress being punched, he mentioned in an announcement on Monday.
Baena reported being attacked to Spanish police on Sunday, with Spanish media stating he was hit within the face by Valverde after the groups’ La Liga match on the Santiago Bernabeu.
It was reported that Baena had taunted Valverde throughout a Copa del Rey recreation in January over problems relating to his accomplice’s being pregnant, which the Villarreal winger strongly denies.
“Last Saturday I was assaulted by a colleague from this profession after the game against Real Madrid ended,” mentioned Baena in an announcement, not mentioning Valverde by identify.
“After it happened, some comments came to light, presumably made by his entourage, which said that I had wished harm on his family.
“Since then, and it couldn’t be otherwise, no evidence has been published that proves the deeds attributed to me.”
Baena mentioned that his household had obtained insults and even dying threats after the stories emerged.
Valverde’s accomplice Mina Bonino revealed in February the couple thought that they had misplaced their child, however the being pregnant was later discovered to be wholesome.
Some Spanish stories say Baena once more referred to Valverde’s youngster throughout Villarreal’s 3-2 win on Saturday, frightening the confrontation.
“They took advantage of a misfortune to justify the attack, and there are lies that hurt more than punches,” added Baena, 21, in his assertion.
“The damage being done to my family is unrepairable and unjustifiable, there are threats, insults and even private messages wishing death on my family.
“Yesterday we reported the case to the police, we will let justice run its course.”
Real Madrid didn’t reply to an AFP request for remark.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com