A complaint was filed with the Argentine Court of Justice accusing a football player of aggravated sexual abuse. The individual named is Gonzalo Montiel, a defender who has played for Sevilla and is recognized as a World Cup champion with the Argentine national team.
The alleged incidents occurred on January 1, 2019, during a birthday celebration for Montiel. The accusation describes sexual abuse with aggravated sexual assault committed at the actor’s home by a group of people, according to the victim’s attorney in interviews conducted with Radio 10.
Initial filings were made in the Municipal Court in Massacre. The attorney notes that the case has developed in recent days, as the victim has reportedly faced threats from members of Montiel’s circle, including his mother, after deciding to pursue the harassment complaint.
Hermida stated that the victim had a brief relationship with Montiel, described as a “little affair,” during which Montiel invited the individual to meet his family and urged attendance at the La Matanza party. The victim, who works as a model and does not consume alcohol, reportedly consumed two drinks and became unconscious, according to the attorney.
The incident allegedly involved the victim being moved from Montiel’s residence and the attorney added that the number of people implicated in the abuse remains unclear, as does the exact sequence that led the victim to the house.
Montiel, now 26, previously played for River Plate between 2016 and 2021. During his time with the club, Argentina achieved notable successes, including a Copa Libertadores title and two editions of the South American Cup Winners’ Cup against Boca Juniors in 2018, as well as domestic league titles and multiple cup triumphs.
On the international stage, Montiel has contributed to Argentina’s campaigns in several major tournaments. He scored the decisive penalty in the shootout that secured Argentina’s victory over France in the 2021 Copa América final. He also participated in the 2022 Finalissima and the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar, where Argentina reached the final stages of the tournament.