Cristiano Ronaldo rape claim: sponsors express ‘deep concerns’

Star dropped from Portugal squad as fallout from scandal continues to escalate

Cristiano Ronaldo red card Messi fans reaction
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears after being red-carded against Valencia
(Image credit: Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

The evolving scandal surrounding a sexual assault allegation against football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has escalated, as major sponsors Nike and EA publicly address the accusation for the first time.

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