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.

The investigation was triggered after a complaint was made against the players but so far no one has been arrested, the office said.

It did not say which of Vidal's teammates were also targeted in the probe.

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Chilean media said the alleged assault took place in the early hours of Monday at a Santiago night club, where a group of Colo Colo players were celebrating a birthday.

Police chief Gerardo Aravena said that 37-year-old former Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Inter Milan midfielder Vidal was brought to a police station for an identity check.

Vidal has scored 34 goals in 142 appearances with the Chilean national squad.

The investigation comes days after former Chilean international Jorge Valdivia, 41, was placed in preventive custody after being accused of rape.

Valdivia denied the charges, saying he had "a consensual relationship with an adult woman."

He was part of the so-called "Golden Generation" that led Chile to victory in the 2015 Copa America. He also played for the national team in the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.

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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.

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. The investigation was triggered after a complaint was made against the players but so far no one has been arrested, the office said. It did not say which of Vidal's teammates were also targeted in the probe. ALSO READ: ‘Football has to stop’ – Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti sympathises with Spain's flood victims Chilean media said the alleged assault took place in the early hours of Monday at a Santiago night club, where a group of Colo Colo players were celebrating a birthday. Police chief Gerardo Aravena said that 37-year-old former Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Inter Milan midfielder Vidal was brought to a police station for an identity check. Vidal has scored 34 goals in 142 appearances with the Chilean national squad. The investigation comes days after former Chilean international Jorge Valdivia, 41, was placed in preventive custody after being accused of rape. Valdivia denied the charges, saying he had "a consensual relationship with an adult woman." He was part of the so-called "Golden Generation" that led Chile to victory in the 2015 Copa America. He also played for the national team in the 2010 and 2014 World Cups. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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. Vidal, who has played for big European powerhouses like Bayern, Barcelona and Juventus made his return to the Chilean League with club Colo-Colo based in the capital city of Santiago. During his unveiling for the home fans in the stadium, he was seen making a grand entrance before starting a&nbsp;new chapter in his illustrious football career.

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Now 36, the veteran star was seen taking a helicopter ride to arrive at the club’s stadium. If this was not enough, Vidal&nbsp;then took&nbsp;a horse ride in a traditional royal manner where he was seen wearing the king’s crown coupled with a sword in hand and cape around his neck. He rode&nbsp;the horse on the football pitch at the Estadio Monumental where fans were seen chanting his name.

The royal entrance on his return to the boyhood club marks a special beginning of a new football chapter for Vidal who is now in the twilight of his career. As donned at many previous clubs, Vidal will be wearing the No. 23 shirt for what could be his last football club.

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Vidal took his first football steps in 2005 when he started with Colo-Colo before moving to Germany with Bayer Leverkusen in 2007. After four years at the club, he moved to Italy in 2011 for the first time with Juventus where he established himself as one of the first names on the team sheet. In 2015 he made his big-money move to Bayern Munich as he returned to Germany for the second time. He would later return to Italy with Inter Milan having also served time at Barcelona.

At the international level, he helped Chile win back-to-back Copa America in 2015 and 2016, beating Argentina in both finals. He also helped his side reach the knockout stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup despite being in the group of death with then-champions Spain and runners-up Netherlands.

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.

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. Vidal, who has played for big European powerhouses like Bayern, Barcelona and Juventus made his return to the Chilean League with club Colo-Colo based in the capital city of Santiago. During his unveiling for the home fans in the stadium, he was seen making a grand entrance before starting a new chapter in his illustrious football career. Arturo Vidal's unveiling at his new club in Chile just got crazier and crazier 🚁🐎👑 pic.twitter.com/1LyQtAYRP0 — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 2, 2024 × Vidal makes grand entrance Now 36, the veteran star was seen taking a helicopter ride to arrive at the club’s stadium. If this was not enough, Vidal then took a horse ride in a traditional royal manner where he was seen wearing the king’s crown coupled with a sword in hand and cape around his neck. He rode the horse on the football pitch at the Estadio Monumental where fans were seen chanting his name. The royal entrance on his return to the boyhood club marks a special beginning of a new football chapter for Vidal who is now in the twilight of his career. As donned at many previous clubs, Vidal will be wearing the No. 23 shirt for what could be his last football club. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Kevin Pietersen backs Shubman Gill despite shaky form, compares to THIS legendary player Vidal took his first football steps in 2005 when he started with Colo-Colo before moving to Germany with Bayer Leverkusen in 2007. After four years at the club, he moved to Italy in 2011 for the first time with Juventus where he established himself as one of the first names on the team sheet. In 2015 he made his big-money move to Bayern Munich as he returned to Germany for the second time. He would later return to Italy with Inter Milan having also served time at Barcelona. At the international level, he helped Chile win back-to-back Copa America in 2015 and 2016, beating Argentina in both finals. He also helped his side reach the knockout stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup despite being in the group of death with then-champions Spain and runners-up Netherlands.

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

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