30.06.2026 22:30
Allegations spreading on social media about Matteo Ruggeri, who plays for Atletico Madrid, have caused a stir in the Italian press. The 23-year-old footballer is accused of paying a woman to receive racist and abusive voice messages.
Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri, who plays for La Liga team Atletico Madrid, made headlines with striking allegations spreading on social media.
HE PAID A WOMAN AND ASKED FOR STRANGE MESSAGES
According to the allegations, Ruggeri paid a woman via his social media account to send him racist, profane, and insulting voice messages. The rapidly spreading screenshots and audio recordings highlighted messages allegedly linked to a sexual fetish. In one audio recording, a message claimed to be from Ruggeri said, "Does it bother you that I masturbate while listening to the voice recordings? Tell me that you also insult black people and that you are racist."
ALLEGATIONS NOT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED
While the authenticity of the leaked images has not been officially confirmed so far, Matteo Ruggeri has also not made any public statement regarding the allegations.
IF THE NEWS IS TRUE, HE WILL FACE PENALTIES
It is stated that if the allegations are true, Ruggeri could face both sporting and disciplinary penalties. These scandalous messages about Atletico Madrid's star player have become one of the most talked-about topics of the day in Spain.