Peruvian national football player Christian Cueva has been excluded from the squad by his team due to allegations of violence and infidelity towards his wife, Pamela Lopez Solorzano. The 32-year-old Peruvian player's wife claimed on a TV program that Cueva had 'choked' and 'suffocated' her. Lopez said, "I am afraid for my life. I have suffered for years." Cueva denied the 'violence accusations' but admitted that his behavior was 'unacceptable'. Club Cienciano announced that they have permanently removed Cueva from the club after an internal investigation. Lopez filed a court application requesting protective measures against her husband. The court banned Cueva from approaching his wife and ordered the installation of a panic button on Lopez's phone. Cueva apologized in an Instagram post and expressed his desire to continue playing football. Cueva, who is one of the most capped players for the Peru National Team, participated in the 2018 World Cup and four Copa America tournaments. The incident has caused a significant impact in the sports world and public opinion. It has brought back discussions about domestic violence and the behavior of professional athletes.
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