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Update: Everton Player Indicted In Alleged Child S-xual Abuse | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Jul 21, 2021

The Premiere League player who allegedly got involved in child s-xual abuse, has been revealed as the Everton midfielder, Gylfi Sigur├░sson.

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Recall that on Monday, July 21, it was reported that an unidentified player was arrested on Friday, July16 for allegedly abusing a child s-xually.

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In an official statement released by Everton on Monday evening, the football team confirmed that it had suspended a footballer and will assist the police with their investigation.

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"Everton can confirm it has suspended a player pending a police investigation.

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"The Club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time."

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According to Icelandic site, mbl.is, Gylfi Sigurðsson is the footballer under investigation by the police in Manchester due to an alleged sexual violation against a child. This was also confirmed by Vísir.

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British newspapers Daily Mail and The Sun, among others, had reported the arrest without naming the footballer due to their media laws.

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It was stated that the Everton player in question is married, 31 years old, and plays regularly with his Icelandic national team.

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Sigurðsson is 31 and is married to Icelandic beauty queen, Alexandra Ívarsdóttir.

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