Aminata Diallo is a player for the Paris Saint-Germain football club. She has been taken into custody by police after an attack on another player, Kheira Hamraoui.
Aminata Diallo Attack Case
Paris Saint-Germain Confirms Diallo In Police Custody. “Paris Saint-Germain confirmed that French authorities took Aminata Diallo into custody following an alleged attack on teammate Kheira Hamraoui.” [USA Today]
Hamraoui Attacked In Car. “Hamraoui – a midfielder for PSG, a French international and Diallo’s direct rival – was being driven home by the younger player when two masked men stopped the car and beat her so badly with iron bars that she required stitches. She subsequently missed a Tuesday night Champions League game against Real Madrid, with Diallo – also a midfielder and French international – taking her place.” [Daily Mail]
Paris Saint-Germain Working With Police. “In a statement the club said they were working with police “to shed light on the facts”. As well as strongly condemning “the violence committed,” the club also added they had “taken all the necessary measures to guarantee the health, well-being and safety of players” since the attack took place.” [BBC]
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