Source: REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari
[Saba Sports News] According to recent reports from French media, a shocking scandal has emerged in French football, where a club coach has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing minors, with seven victims already coming forward. The media reports that this coach abused multiple underage players from 2017 to 2024 by exploiting his position. One victim stated that he was abused at the age of 15 but chose to remain silent for years due to his trust in the coach, who had a close relationship with his family. He has been temporarily detained and faces multiple charges, including the rape of minors under the age of 15 and corruption involving minors. The prosecutor’s office has initiated a judicial investigation to confirm if there are other potential victims. It is recommended that clubs strengthen background checks on coaches and staff to prevent similar incidents and actively cooperate with police and prosecutors in their investigations.