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'My lawyers are confident' - Ronaldo responds to rape allegations

The Portuguese superstar continues to vehemently deny all accusations levelled towards him

Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to allegations of sexual assault, stating that he and his lawyers are confident that truth will prevail.

American Kathryn Mayorga has accused Juventus forward Ronaldo of sexually assaulting her in a hotel room in Las Vegas in 2009, something the Portuguese has strenuously refuted.

Speaking ahead of Juve's Champions League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford, Ronaldo was asked about Mayorga, to which he responded:

“We did the statement two weeks ago, of course I'm not going to lie on this situation.