Asensio breaks his silence after acquittal

Raúl Asensio, Real Madrid defender, has broken his silence for the first time following his acquittal in a case involving the distribution of a sexually explicit video featuring minors. He confirmed that he decided to speak after a long period of silence and out of respect for the judicial proceedings.

The young player addressed his conviction for a traffic safety offense related to driving under the influence of alcohol, stemming from an incident that occurred last August.

The player's statement read as follows:

Today, after a long period of silence and respecting a judicial process I have always trusted, I can say that I have been acquitted.

And I believe the time has come to share a few words.

In recent months, I have faced a difficult situation, sometimes having to see information and opinions published about me before Al-Adalah issued its ruling. I understand and respect the work of the media and their right to report news and express opinions, but I also believe it is important to remember that behind every news story is a person and a family living with the consequences of everything that is published.

I have always trusted that Al-Adalah would set things right in the end. Today, there is a judicial decision that speaks for itself, and I receive it calmly and with a sense of satisfaction, as I can close a chapter that was very important to me.

I do not want to hold on to the noise or the difficult moments. I prefer to hold on to the support of the people who stood by me and believed in me all this time.

I would like to extend my deep gratitude to my family, my friends, my agent, my lawyer, and all the people who accompanied me and gave me strength when I needed it the most.

The player stated, "I would also like to thank Real Madrid and everyone at the club who showed me their trust and allowed me to continue working, developing, and enjoying what I love most: playing football."

Throughout this process, I tried to stay away from the spotlight, to work and keep moving forward. Today, I can do that with peace of mind, knowing that I have always trusted the truth.

To those who have spoken about me during these months, I ask them only, and now that Al-Adalah has announced its position, to convey this part of the story with the same attention.

I do not want to engage in debates or look back. I want to close this chapter with respect, my head held high, and with a lot of desire to continue moving forward.

I would also like to address an incident related to a blood alcohol test. I deeply regret what happened, and I take full responsibility. It was a learning experience for me, and I am fully aware that it will not happen again.

And now I want to look ahead, to continue working and developing, and to focus on what I love most: playing football.

Now it's my turn to speak. I completely agree with my coach: not just on the pitch, but off it as well.

Hala Madrid. No one should have the slightest doubts.