France footballer Wissam Ben Yedder charged with rape

Wissam Ben Yedder of Monaco during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and AS Monaco at Emirates Stadium on August 2, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Getty Images

The striker played for AS Monaco in a pre-season friendly against Arsenal earlier this month

French footballer Wissam Ben Yedder has been charged with rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault, prosecutors in the south of France say.

The Nice prosecutor's office confirmed on Friday it had opened a case against the striker, who plays for AS Monaco and the French national team.

According to local media the alleged incident happened in July in Beausoleil in the Côte d'Azur region.

A bail of €900,000 ($990,000; £775,000) has been requested, AFP reports.

Pending his trial, he has been placed under judicial supervision, where he has certain obligations placed upon him by the court.

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