Football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, during a news conference in Manchester, England, said he is a “happy man”.
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Speaking publicly for the first time since the rape allegation against him by Kathryn Mayorga, Ronaldo said “I know I am an example. I know 100%. On the pitch and outside the pitch, so I am always smiling. I am a happy man, I am blessed that I play in a fantastic club, I have a fantastic family, I have four kids, I am healthy, I have everything. So the rest, it doesn’t interfere with me. I am very, very well“.
Kathryn Mayorga accuses Ronaldo of raping her in his hotel room in Las Vegas in 2009. She also accused him and his team of taking advantage and coercing her into signing a settlement deal worth $375,000 in exchange for her silence.
Responding to questions about the case, the Portugal captain said his lawyers are confident and he is too. He added that the most important thing is that he enjoys football and he enjoys his life and the truth will always come in first position.