Junya Ito maintains the confidence of Stade de Reims as the Japanese international faces accusations of sexual assault in his country.
The matter is probably delicate but Stade de Reims (Ligue 1) seems to apply the notion of non-interference regarding one of the two Japanese internationals on its squad. Junya Ito, accused of sexual assault in his country, retains the confidence of Reims leaders.
“ I spoke with him and I stand by the presumption of innocence. He says he didn’t do anything wrong and I have no reason not to believe him. », Indicates the president of the Champagne club, Jean-Pierre Caillot, quoted in The Team Sunday.
“ No matter what was happening outside of football, if the footballer is ready to play, if he felt able to play, he would be operational for us“, said Will Still, his Belgian coach, upon the player’s return at the start of the week from the Asian Nations Cup, reportsUnion of Reims.
Junya Ito, 30 years old, and 54 caps, is the subject of a police investigation following a report from two complainants. The alleged facts took place on June 20, 2023 after a Japan-Peru friendly (4-1).
