Chilean football star Arturo Vidal and players from his first-division Colo Colo side are being investigated for sexual assault, the prosecutor's office in Santiago said Monday.

Arturo Vidal, Chile and ex-Barcelona star, accused of sexual assault

Former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal has made headlines once again with his grand unveiling on Friday (Feb 2) as he returned to his boyhood club Colo-Colo.

Ex-Bayern star Arturo Vidal makes royal entrance on horse in grand return to boyhood club Colo-Colo - WATCH

Midfielder Arturo Vidal's decision to sue Barcelona over a dispute about bonus payments will not affect his standing in the team, coach Ernesto Valverde said. The Chilean’s lawyers have filed a complaint to Spain’s player’s union (AFE) citing an unpaid bonus of 2.

Vidal's lawsuit against Barca won't affect status in team: Valverde

Barcelona needed a late winner from Arturo Vidal to beat bottom-club Leganes 2-1 on Saturday and dig out a much-needed victory ahead of what could prove a crucial month in their season.

La Liga: Arturo Vidal's late strike ensure Barcelona go past bottom-placed Leganes

Champions Chile maintained their hopes of a third straight Copa America victory after beating Colombia on penalties on Friday to reach the semi-finals. Chile could have won the game in normal time but had two goals ruled out for marginal decisions in a scoreless draw, before Alexis Sanchez stroked home the winning spot-kick.

Copa America: Chile beat Colombia on penalties to reach semifinal

Preview of the 12 teams taking part in 2019 Copa America

The 30-year-old Chile international is now sidelined for Tuesday's German Cup semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern's Vidal to undergo knee surgery, may miss Champions League semis against Real

Cristiano Ronaldo was offside for two of his three goals and a harsh dismissal for Arturo Vidal left a fuming Bayern with 10 men

Bayern left fuming over Champions League 'robbery'

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