Álvaro Aguado, Accused of Rape: “I Am Innocent, a Liar Can Also Ruin a Life”

Former Espanyol midfielder Álvaro Aguado has vehemently denied allegations of raping a club employee. The 30-year-old footballer released a video statement presenting his side of the events.

“For a year now, my life has been on hold, and I haven't been able to practice my profession due to an extremely serious accusation,” Aguado stated.

He emphasized that much of the publicly circulated information does not reflect the details, which, according to him, are already part of the case files.

“There’s no mention of what direct witnesses saw, who testified in court. There’s no mention of the inconsistencies and inexplicable gaps in the alleged victim’s statement, the contradictions between her version and the testimonies of the witnesses present, nor the initial medical findings which confirm there were no signs of violence,” Aguado noted.

The former Espanyol player believes that if the public were aware of all the facts already submitted in the case, they “would understand that the reality is far different from the narrative being spread.”

Aguado expressed hope that the judicial process would commence as soon as possible, as it is there, he stated, that “the facts, evidence, and testimonies will be thoroughly analyzed, and the truth about what happened and who the real victim is will come to light.”

“There are crimes, and those who commit them must be held accountable. Just as those who commit violence, so too must those who lie, because both can ruin a life. And no one deserves to live in fear – neither a woman subjected to assault, nor a man falsely accused,” the footballer said.

Aguado believes that such cases cast a shadow over “the struggle of women who have truly suffered violence and deserve protection, trust, and respect.” To those currently accusing him without knowing all the facts, he wished one thing – “that neither they nor their loved ones ever experience anything similar.”