Paris Saint-Germain women’s midfielder Aminata Diallo is reportedly arrested by police after an attack on her teammate Kheira Hamraoui.
According to PSG, Diallo was arrested Wednesday morning by Versailles police following the attack that took place last Thursday.
“Paris Saint-Germain condemns in the strongest possible terms the violence Thursday night, the club has taken all necessary measures to guarantee the health, well-being and safety of its entire women’s team.” PSG said in a statement.
PSG admitted it will work closely with the Versailles police to clarify the facts and will study what actions to take.
“Paris Saint-Germain is working with the Versailles Police to clarify the facts. The Club is paying close attention to the progress of the proceedings and will study what action to take.” PSG said.
According to reports, Diallo was driving them back when several people wearing masks attacked, and Hamraoui was beaten multiple times with a metal bar and needed stitches on her hands and legs.
Hamraoui, who had sustained cuts and bruises but no broken bones, was treated at a hospital for her injuries. She reported the crime to the police, and to club security officials, that night.
“It’s something that’s shocked me. I’m still a bit blown over by this incident. Even among the men, we’ve never seen something like this. It’s obviously negative for the women’s game.” Lyon’s long-dominant women’s team manager Sonia Bompastor said.
Diallo and Hamraoui, 31, are rivals in central midfield for PSG and the national team, but were seen as friends. She started in midfield for PSG on Tuesday night in a 4-0 home win over Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage.
Meanhile, Hamraoui, a veteran French international, returned to PSG last summer from Barcelona, where she won three titles including the Champions League last season.
