Soccer-Valencia's Mir denies sexual assault allegations


Valencia football player Rafa Mir leaves a Valencia local court after a judge released him with precautionary measures for an alleged crime of sexual assault, in Liria, Spain, September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Eva Manez

MADRID (Reuters) - Valencia striker Rafa Mir on Thursday categorically denied having committed sexual assault, a day after his conditional release from custody pending an investigation, and asked for his presumption of innocence to be respected.

Police arrested Mir, 27, on Monday after a woman filed a complaint against him, and he testified before a judge on Wednesday.

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