Premier League scandal: An Everton player was arrested because of this cause

The Greater Manchester Police have arrested a footballer who plays for Everton in the Premier League, whose identity has not been revealed, accused of alleged sexual crimes against minors. According to British police, the player was arrested last Friday and questioned by several officers before being released on bail.

"Agents arrested a man on Friday, July 16, 2021, on suspicion of sexual crimes against minors. He is on police bail pending further investigations," he said. For its part, Everton led by Rafa Benítez issued a statement in which he reported the suspension of one of his players due to the police investigation that weighed on him.

"Everton can confirm that they have suspended a player from the first team pending a police investigation. The club will continue to support the authorities in their inquiries and will not make further statements at this time," he said, without revealing the reasons for the arrest. English media reported that "the police confiscated several items. And he was interrogated in relation to very serious crimes."