The national police in Spain have detained a 45-year-old man in Getafe, a town near Madrid, on allegations related to sexual abuse of a child under 11 and to coercive behaviors linked to a sports environment. The case has raised concerns about safeguarding in youth football programs and the protection of minors within the discipline.
The arrest occurred on a Friday, with initial information circulating through local media after the tip from a family involved in the situation. Authorities confirmed the facts to the press, noting that the events began to surface in the preceding week in the municipality of Fuenlabrada as part of an ongoing police inquiry.
According to the complaint, the individual took advantage of his position as a coach to control a vulnerable minor. The allegations describe inappropriate requests that blurred the line between a professional sports relationship and intimate misconduct. The accuser states that the coach used a position of authority to influence the child, leveraging his status to coerce participation in acts of a sexual nature in exchange for keeping promises about continued involvement in football activities.
After the arrest, the suspect was brought before a court where a precautionary release was granted, accompanied by a restraining order to ensure the minor’s protection and safety during the investigation. The decision reflects standard procedures intended to balance legal accountability with the need to safeguard the victim while investigations proceed.
During the course of the inquiry, investigators uncovered a prior police record for similar allegations dating back to 2020. In that earlier episode, another minor was involved in a related case, suggesting a potential pattern of behavior that warrants careful review by authorities and safeguarding bodies. The police emphasized that the investigation remains focused on gathering all relevant evidence to determine the extent of the actions and to ascertain any additional victims who might have been affected.
Further details indicate that the individual held roles across several football clubs in the southern area of the Madrid Community. The person had associations with Leganés, and there were also connections to other clubs in the region, including reported collaborations with well-known teams such as Rayo Vallecano and Fuenlabrada. In pursuing accountability, investigators are examining all professional interactions the individual had within the youth football ecosystem to map potential exposure and identify those who may have been impacted by these alleged acts. The focus remains on safeguarding current participants and preventing any recurrence across the sport’s youth structures. (citation: Vozpópuli)