{"id":105178,"date":"2026-01-25T04:57:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T08:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/zambrano-and-trauco-deny-accusations-of-sexual-abuse-and-will-cooperate-with-the-justice-system\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T04:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T08:57:09","slug":"zambrano-and-trauco-deny-accusations-of-sexual-abuse-and-will-cooperate-with-the-justice-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/zambrano-and-trauco-deny-accusations-of-sexual-abuse-and-will-cooperate-with-the-justice-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Zambrano and Trauco deny accusations of sexual abuse and will cooperate with the justice system"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Zambrano and Trauco Deny Sexual Abuse Allegations<\/h2>\n\nPeruvian soccer players Carlos Zambrano and Miguel Trauco, both players for Alianza Lima, have categorically denied the sexual abuse accusations against them in Argentina. The athletes have assured that they are available to the authorities to collaborate in the investigations.\n\nThe complaint was filed by a woman and made public by an Argentinian program. In it, Zambrano, Trauco, and Sergio Pe\u00f1a are accused of an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Montevideo, during the preseason of the blue and white club in Uruguay.\n\nThe media exposure generated has caused deep damage on a personal and professional level.\n\nThrough a statement, Carlos Zambrano expressed his rejection of any form of violence against women. The defender, who was a Boca Juniors player, also questioned the dissemination of versions he considers partial and inaccurate.\n\nZambrano explained that he decided to remain silent until he formally knew the content of the complaint and assured that he will collaborate with the authorities. &#8220;I am calm about what happened and I trust that Justice will act objectively and in accordance with the law,&#8221; he added.\n\nMiguel Trauco, former Flamengo footballer, also spoke in similar terms. He expressed his confidence that the investigations will clarify the facts. Trauco rejected any accusations and regretted the media exposure which, he said, has caused pain to his family.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Versions have been spread that have generated a disproportionate media exposure, causing deep pain to my family and my personal and professional environment.<\/p><cite>Miguel Trauco<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nSergio Pe\u00f1a had already issued a statement on Thursday, denying any involvement in the events and expressing respect for the complainant.\n\nThe situation has generated an impact on Alianza Lima, which decided to temporarily remove the three players while investigations proceed. The club, led by Pablo Guede, is on the verge of a friendly match against Inter Miami of Lionel Messi.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zambrano and Trauco Deny Sexual Abuse Allegations Peruvian soccer players Carlos Zambrano and Miguel Trauco, both players for Alianza Lima, have categorically denied the sexual abuse accusations against them in Argentina. The athletes have assured that they are available to the authorities to collaborate in the investigations. 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