Israeli Soccer Player Accused of Sexual Harassment by Masseuse
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
A masseuse has detailed an alleged sexual harassment incident involving an Israeli Premier League soccer player. The masseuse claims the player touched himself and asked if he liked it after a treatment session at his home. The masseuse reported severe emotional distress and has received an apology from the player via text message. The incident is part of a growing scandal in Israeli football.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A masseuse accused an Israeli Premier League soccer player of sexual harassment.
- The masseuse claims the player touched himself and asked if he liked it.
- The alleged incident occurred during a private treatment session at the player's home.
- The masseuse reported suffering from anxiety, insomnia, and loss of appetite.
- The player sent a text message apologizing for his actions.
A masseuse has come forward with his account of an alleged sexual harassment incident involving a player from Israel's Premier League. The masseuse recounted to Channel 12 News that he was invited to the player's home for a professional treatment. He stated that after the session concluded, the player removed his blanket, groaned, touched his genitals, and then asked the masseuse if he liked it.
The masseuse described being frozen in shock and confusion, emphasizing his priority was to quickly leave the premises with his belongings. He reported experiencing significant distress, including anxiety, insomnia, and loss of appetite, to the point where a doctor referred him to the emergency room. He expressed his struggle to cope, motivated by his children and his work.
Following the incident, the masseuse received a text message from the player apologizing, stating, "I'm sorry, hope you're not angry, I'm sorry." The masseuse criticized the player's actions, questioning the nature of his sexual joke directed at a professional caregiver and stating the player should be ashamed.
The masseuse's testimony adds a new dimension to the ongoing scandal that has recently shaken Israeli football.
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