Chilean football was rocked by a scandal on November 3rd as Colo Colo captain Arturo Vidal was detained by police following a night out at a Santiago nightclub. While Vidal was later released, the incident has sparked a major controversy and is currently under investigation.
The incident occurred in the aftermath of Colo Colo's crucial match against Iquique, which left the team one point away from securing the league title. Despite not clinching the championship, the players had reportedly made plans to celebrate at a nightclub.
According to Chilean media, a 22-year-old woman was found in a distressed state at the nightclub where the Colo Colo players were partying. Her sister reported that the woman appeared to be heavily intoxicated and unable to stand on her own. A sexual assault allegation has been made, and the woman has undergone a medical examination.
Vidal, who was found intoxicated at the scene, was taken into custody and transported to the 37th police station in Vitacura. While he was later released, authorities are continuing their investigation into the allegations.
Colo Colo has released a statement expressing its concern over the incident and promising to cooperate fully with the authorities. The club has also stated that it will take appropriate disciplinary action against any player found to have violated the club's code of conduct.
This incident comes at a particularly sensitive time for Chilean football, as the country is still reeling from a previous sexual assault allegation against former international player Jorge Valdivia.
It is important to note that Vidal has not been formally charged with any crime and is considered innocent until proven guilty. However, the allegations have cast a shadow over the player's reputation and the club's image.
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