Arturo Vidal and several of his teammates at Chilean side Colo Colo are under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a bar in Chile.
The incident reportedly occurred after the team’s victory over Deportes Iquique, in the penultimate round of matches in the Chilean Championship on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
The alleged incident is said to have happened in Vitacura, a commune in the Chilean capital city of Santiago.
Who Made The Sexual Assault Accusation?
The accusation was made by the sister of the victim, who informed authorities that her sister was drugged and sexually assaulted by the players at Mía Bar.
Reports indicate that the victim was scheduled to undergo a test to confirm if she was sexually abused or not.
Who Revealed That Arturo Vidal Was Taken For Investigation?
Police Colonel Gerardo Aravena stated that Vidal was taken to a police station in Vitacura on Monday, November 4, 2024, where he underwent an “investigative identity check.”
An “investigative identity check” is a police procedure applied when there is suspicion that a person has committed, is about to commit, or has attempted to commit a crime.
Aravena shared: “This individual was transported to the 37th police station under the framework of an investigative identity check, and then he was able to continue with his activities.”
Arturo Vidal is yet to make any comments regarding the accusations, with Colonel Gerardo Aravena also making it known that police have conducted investigations at the bar.
Vidal’s teammates have also taken part in similar procedures and provided statements at the bar.
Due to the investigation being in its “preliminary stage,” the colonel held back from sharing additional details regarding the case.
Aravena, however, pointed out that the players “will likely be summoned at some point to give statements.”
He stated: “A group of athletes is indicated in the complaint, but I cannot provide more details as there are investigations currently taking place.”
How Many People Were Involved In The Incident?
Both the prosecutor’s office and the police avoided specifying the exact number of people involved in the matter.
However, it was clarified that there are currently no arrests and will not provide further details at this time, as aforementioned, to avoid hampering the course of the investigations.
A Mía Bar manager informed Chilean television station Canal 13, that the Colo Colo players were having a bash over the birthday of their teammate, Lucas Cepda.
The manager also expressed that the victim was at the bar with some of her friends and that she found it difficult to “speak and stand.”
Police Request For Arturo Vidal And Leonardo Gil To Put Their Identification Cards Forward?
The police released body-cam footage that showed a cop requesting that Vidal and teammate Leonardo Gil present their identification cards at a private property next to the bar.
One of the persons in the video could be heard telling the police officer that he could only undergo such an identity check on a street.
The police officer, whose body-cam recorded the happening, could be seen pointing at the players of Colo Colo with a flashlight and ordering them to be brought out.
Arturo Vidal appeared to have been incensed by the actions of the police and inquired as to why they were requesting “for identification inside a home?”
One of the individuals afterwards approached Vidal to calm him down, before giving a police officer a thumbs up, seemingly indicating that Vidal and Gil were to act as demanded.
Who Is Arturo Vidal?
He is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chilean Primera División club Colo-Colo and the Chile national team.
Arturo Vidal’s Personal Information?
Vidal was born on May 22, 1987, in San Joaquin, Santiago, Chile, to mother Jacqueline Pardo and father Erasmo Vidal.
Arturo Vidal has five siblings, including brother Sandrino Vidal, and sisters, Amber Vidal and Victoria Vidal.
Vidal has been in a relationship with fitness model and social media influencer Sonia Isaza since 2018.
Arturo Vidal was married to Maria Teresa Matus for 10 years but the pair divorced in 2019. Together, they have three children: Alonso, Elisabetta, and Emiliano.
Arturo Vidal’s Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value is €300,000 according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €70 million – €75 million.
His Career Stats?
Arturo Vidal has made 727 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 118 goals and providing 87 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Vidal has made 142 appearances for Chile, scoring 34 goals and providing 9 assists.
Arturo Vidal’s Position?
He functions primarily in the central midfield department but can also be utilized in the defensive midfield and attacking midfield units.
His Achievements?
Arturo Vidal has won several trophies in his career, including 2 Copa America, 5 Italian Serie A, 1 La Liga, and 1 Copa Libertadores.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Arturo Vidal has played for several clubs in his career, including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, and Inter Milan.
