Mattia Lucarelli and Federico Apolloni Accuses Of Gang Rape

Two promising Italian professional footballers, Mattia Lucarelli and Federico Apolloni, find their careers under threat as they face accusations of involvement in a serious sexual assault incident.

In a report first broken by The Sun, and later picked up by various international news outlets, the two 23-year-old soccer players have been implicated in an alleged gang rape that occurred in Milan in March 2022. Both Lucarelli and Apolloni vehemently deny the charges, which if proven, may well cast a permanent shadow over their professional careers.

The Allegations

The alleged victim, a 22-year-old American woman, whose identity has been protected, claims she was deceived into accompanying the group, which included Lucarelli and Apolloni, to an apartment in Milan. Once there, she was purportedly sexually assaulted by the footballers and three others present at the location.

The alleged incident took place at an apartment in Milan, where authorities said the American woman, who has not been identified, was deceived into going after being offered a ride from a group that included the soccer players. Once in the apartment, the woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by the two players and three others.

On mandynews.com, we bring you the in-depth report of these severe accusations, and the ongoing investigation by the Italian authorities.

The Investigation

The ongoing investigation, which has already taken months, has centered around video footage retrieved from the players’ cellphones. Prosecutors have confirmed they are pursuing sexual assault charges against the two soccer players and their three friends implicated in this alleged incident.

According to the report, a months-long investigation piecing together videos from the players’ cellphones resulted in the accusations.

The Players

• Federico Apolloni, currently playing for Livorno, is a well-regarded talent who’s been a key player in his team’s recent successes.
• Mattia Lucarelli, a member of the Serie D side Follonica, is a rising star known for his strategic vision and ball control.

Both players were initially placed on house arrest, restricted to their homes between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. This order was later lifted by the Court of Review.

Apolloni, who plays for Livorno, and Lucarelli, a member of Serie D side Follonica, were placed on house arrest over the case and ordered not to leave their homes between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., though that order was later revoked by the Court of Review.

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