Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo's US Visit Sparks Rape Allegation Reminder
Cristiano Ronaldo's recent visit to the US reminded people of old rape allegations.
A woman named Kathryn Mayorga said Ronaldo raped her in 2009.
Ronaldo said it was consensual.
Police looked into it again but didn't find enough evidence.
A judge later said Mayorga's lawsuit couldn't continue because her lawyer did something wrong.
Cristiano Ronaldo's first US visit since 2014 reignited rape allegation discussions
Kathryn Mayorga accused Ronaldo of raping her in Las Vegas in 2009
Ronaldo maintained the encounter was consensual and denied the allegations
Las Vegas police reopened the case but didn't press charges due to lack of evidence
A US judge dismissed Mayorga's civil lawsuit in 2022 due to her lawyer's misconduct
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Kathryn Mayorga
- What
- Rape allegation
- When
- 2009 (alleged incident), 2017 (allegations resurfaced), 2018-2019 (police investigation), 2022 (civil lawsuit dismissed)
- Where
- Las Vegas, US
- Why
- Mayorga accused Ronaldo of raping her during his 2009 visit to Las Vegas
Mayorga's Side
Ronaldo's Side
Alleged Rape
Mayorga's Side
Mayorga claims Ronaldo raped her in his hotel suite
Ronaldo's Side
Ronaldo maintains the encounter was consensual
Settlement Agreement
Mayorga's Side
Mayorga argues she was coerced into signing it
Ronaldo's Side
Ronaldo's team maintains it was a fair agreement
- Alleged Incident Date
- June 13, 2009
- Ronaldo's Denial
- Consensual encounter
- Police Investigation Outcome
- No charges due to lack of evidence
- Civil Lawsuit Outcome
- Dismissed with prejudice