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A Spanish footballer is to go on trial over accusations he groped a woman dressed as a rival team’s mascot before a match.<\/p>\n

Hugo Mallo, a 32-year-old defender, is alleged to have touched the breasts of the woman, who was wearing a parakeet costume to represent La Liga side Espanyol, minutes before kick-off.<\/p>\n

The incident allegedly happened on the pitch as Mallo and his Celta Vigo teammates shook hands with their Espanyol opponents before a 2019 league game.<\/p>\n

The case against Mallo, who denies wrongdoing, a former Celta Vigo captain, was initially dismissed, but the decision was later overturned on appeal.<\/p>\n

Spanish sports outlet As reported that the player told the court that television footage of the incident showed he did nothing wrong.<\/p>\n

However, the court ruled the images were sufficient for him to face trial, which is expected to take place in July.<\/p>\n

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Local radio network COPE said Mallo had told its journalists he had been fully focused on the fixture at the time, because his side was facing relegation from La Liga.<\/p>\n

The right-back now plays for Brazilian club Internacional.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors will be seeking a fine if the Spanish<\/strong> player is found guilty, court officials in Madrid revealed on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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