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Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Espanyol player under investigation amid sexual assault allegations
Espanyol player under investigation amid sexual assault allegations Espanyol have been riding the wave of Friday's incredible 4-0 victory at Rayo Vallecano, but they have been brought back down to Earth in the last 24 hours as one of the players involved at Vallecas is facing a serious personal issue. Advertisement Alvaro Aguado was introduced as a 83rd minute substitute in the weekend's win in the Spanish capital, and he produced a late assist for Pere Milla to score Espanyol's fourth. Less than 96 hours later, and he has now been placed under investigation after being accused of sexual assault. As per El Pais (via Relevo), Aguado was reported to the authorities recently following an incident at a nightclub in Barcelona that took place back in June 2024 during Espanyol's celebrations after securing their promotion back to La Liga, which came after a 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo in the Segunda play-off final at the RCDE Stadium. The alleged victim is reported to be a worker at the Catalan club. Image via Europa Press It was the Catalan police that the incident was reported to, and now, the court has decided to open an investigation into the matter. They have summoned Aguado for questioning, and his testimony will be heard in mid-May, with the 28-year-old said to 'strongly deny having committed any crime'. Advertisement As per the report, Espanyol have given a response on the matter, stating that 'the right to the presumption of innocence of the player be respected'. As such, it is expected that Aguado will remain in first team contention, and at the disposal of head coach Manolo Gonzalez, for the time being. News of Aguado's case comes weeks after former Barcelona and Sevilla defender Dani Alves was acquitted in his own sexual assault trial after a successful appeal, although that matter is not quite closed yet as the prosecution is expected to file their own appeal against that decision.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Official: Real Madrid tie highly-regarded youngster down to new contract
Official: Real Madrid tie highly-regarded youngster down to new contract Official: Real Madrid tie highly-regarded youngster down to new contract La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Thursday tied one of the club's most highly-regarded young talents down to fresh contract terms. The player in question? Diego Aguado. Aguado, for those not familiar with his name, is an 18-year-old defender, capable of lining out either at centre-back, or left-back. Advertisement The Spaniard has long been making a name for himself as a potential star in the making behind the scenes at Valdebebas, considered a future first-team player by the Real Madrid coaching staff. Aguado, in fact, has already made his senior bow for Los Blancos, introduced off the bench in a Copa del Rey meeting with Deportiva Minera earlier this year. All of a Real persuasion will therefore no doubt be delighted to hear of the prodigious stopper committing his long-term future to his current employers. As per journalist Fabrizio Romano: '18 year old talent Diego Aguado has signed a new deal at Real Madrid today. It will be valid until June 2029.' Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
28-03-2025
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Ancelotti to bet on 18-year-old Castilla gem for Leganes clash as defensive issues persist
Ancelotti to bet on 18-year-old Castilla gem for Leganes clash as defensive issues persist Ancelotti to bet on 18-year-old Castilla gem for Leganes clash as defensive issues persist According to a recent report from MARCA, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to call up Diego Aguado once again for the match against Leganes. The decision comes as Ferland Mendy remains unavailable due to fitness issues, prompting Ancelotti to reinforce his defensive options. Aguado, who made his first-team debut as a centre-back alongside Asencio during the opening round of the Copa del Rey against Deportivo Minera, is expected to take on a different role this time around. Starting as a left-back It is said that Ancelotti has been experimenting with an approach inspired by Alvaro Arbeloa's tactical schemes, placing Aguado at left-back. Advertisement This shift has proven to be highly successful, as the young defender has delivered impressive performances in his new role. The manager now aims to maximise the quality Aguado offers at left-back, particularly with Fran Garcia also recovering from a muscle problem. Ancelotti is ready to bet on Diego Aguado. (Photo by Juan Manuel) Although he is believed to be fully fit again, Ancelotti is clearly looking to keep his options open by utilising Aguado's growing skill set in the left-back position. Aguado in the spotlight At just 18 years old, Aguado first gained attention for his solid performances as a central defender. However, his recent displays as a left-back have only increased his value to the team, highlighting his versatility and significant potential. Advertisement This adaptability has made him an increasingly important asset for Real Madrid, especially as the club deals with ongoing injury concerns. He has not only impressed at the club level but has also been performing well for Spain's U19 national team where he has been deployed as a left-back. With the youngster thriving in his new role, Ancelotti appears confident in Aguado's abilities and is ready to rely on him as an alternative left-back. Whether as a central defender or filling in on the left side, Aguado's growing versatility could prove invaluable for Real Madrid as the season progresses.
New York Times
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Celebrating Love on Miami's ‘305 Day'
Rebecca Villamizar spent years trying to introduce her two best friends, but they were never in the same city long enough to meet. That is, until December 2020 when Salvador Jesús Salazar, her best friend from high school in Venezuela, traveled to Miami to see his brother. While in the U.S., Mr. Salazar recalled thinking, 'What am I going to do in Venezuela now?' given Venezuela's political unrest; a serious injury he suffered in 2019 while volunteering as a paramedic for protesters; and the pandemic. Mr. Salazar and Maria Daniella Aguado, Ms. Villamizar's close friend from college, finally met in April 2021 at Ms. Villamizar's home in Miami. Ms. Aguado said her conversation with Mr. Salazar flowed as if they had known each other for a long time. They later exchanged Instagram handles. 'I had no idea how important this night would become,' Ms. Aguado said. The two continued to see each other at gatherings of mutual friends. 'We slowly started flirting,' she said. That May, a few days after she mentioned her favorite Thai restaurant, Ms. Salazar texted to ask Ms. Aguado to dinner at Lung Yai Thai Tapas in Miami. 'Salvador was so nervous he broke a plate, and, somehow, it made the night even better,' Ms. Aguado said. After dinner, they went for drinks at Sake Room, where things became a little intense. 'We are having beers, and he stopped out of nowhere and confessed that this felt different from anything he'd ever experienced,' Ms. Aguado said. They both left that night feeling like something big was in store. 'After our first date, things progressed like a roller coaster,' she said. 'Smooth but exhilarating.' That August, both contracted Covid. 'We quarantined together, and basically started unofficially living together' in her apartment in Coral Gables, Fla. 'It was kind of the perfect excuse,' she said. They officially moved into a new apartment together in June 2022. Around that time, Ms. Aguado's younger brother, Carmelo, was diagnosed with cancer at 17. 'It was incredibly painful and overwhelming, but Salvador never left my side,' she said. In September 2022, Mr. Salazar began talking about marriage. But, Ms. Aguado said, 'I was still scared and emotionally recovering from my brother's health scare, so he patiently gave me time.' By June 2023, Ms. Aguado's brother had received a clean bill of health. 'It felt like a huge weight lifted,' she said. So the early hours of Christmas Day, Mr. Salazar handed Ms. Aguado a tiny box and proposed with a diamond ring. 'He told me to close my eyes, and when I opened them, there it was — the promise of a lifetime together,' she said. [Click here to binge read this week's featured couples.] In early 2024, the couple set out to plan a wedding in Venezuela. But as political unrest intensified following July's presidential elections, they were forced to postpone. Fearing that Mr. Salazar's Temporary Protected Status could be revoked amid the Trump administration's renewed efforts to dismantle the program, they opted to marry sooner. Ms. Aguado, 27, grew up between Maracaibo, Venezuela, and Miami. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Florida International University in Miami and is currently pursuing an M.B.A. through a hybrid program at N.Y.U. She works as a marketing specialist at LaCroix Sparkling Water, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mr. Salazar, 29, grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. He holds two associate's degrees in dental hygiene from the University of Santa Maria in Caracas and Florida Health Institute. He works as a part-time dental hygienist in Fort Myers, Fla., and owns Blumind, a business consulting firm. The two were married at the Miami-Dade County Courthouse by Claire Petit Louis, a Miami-Dade County deputy clerk, on March 5 — also known as '305 Day,' an unofficial holiday based on the city's area code. Rosaura Salazar and Victoria Sánchez, friends of the couple, served as witnesses. After the ceremony, they celebrated over a lunch with friends at Mandolin Aegean Bistro in Miami's Design District. The couple will host a wedding celebration for 100 guests this December at Posada Paraiso Queen, an inn in Tucacas, Venezuela — 'exactly in the middle between Caracas and Maracaibo,' Ms. Aguado said. 'The cities where Salvador and I were born.'
