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| Manchester City forward Robinho will face no charges following allegations against him of a serious sexual assault, police have said. | Manchester City forward Robinho will face no charges following allegations against him of a serious sexual assault, police have said. |
| The Brazilian international, 25, was arrested and bailed in January as part of a "criminal investigation" into an alleged attack at a nightclub in Leeds. | The Brazilian international, 25, was arrested and bailed in January as part of a "criminal investigation" into an alleged attack at a nightclub in Leeds. |
| West Yorkshire Police said on Monday no further action was being taken. | |
| His advisor said the footballer wished to thank those who supported him through "this terrible ordeal". | His advisor said the footballer wished to thank those who supported him through "this terrible ordeal". |
| 'Family man' | 'Family man' |
| Chris Nathaniel said: "He has maintained his innocence throughout the police interview process and I am delighted that no further action will be taken. | Chris Nathaniel said: "He has maintained his innocence throughout the police interview process and I am delighted that no further action will be taken. |
| "Robinho is a hard-working family man, who is extremely passionate about football. | "Robinho is a hard-working family man, who is extremely passionate about football. |
| "He now wishes to focus his attention on Manchester City to help create a successful end to the season." | "He now wishes to focus his attention on Manchester City to help create a successful end to the season." |
| Mr Nathaniel said Robinho would make an official statement at a later date. | Mr Nathaniel said Robinho would make an official statement at a later date. |
| He added: "In the meantime he wants to pass on his sincere thanks to all his family, friends, fans and Manchester City colleagues who have supported him through this terrible ordeal." | He added: "In the meantime he wants to pass on his sincere thanks to all his family, friends, fans and Manchester City colleagues who have supported him through this terrible ordeal." |
| West Yorkshire Police said following the report of the alleged attack in the Space nightclub on 14 January, a file was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service. | |
| The CPS then decided no further action should be taken, the force said. | |
| Robinho signed for Manchester City from Real Madrid on the final day of the transfer window last September for a British record fee of £32.5m. He has scored 11 goals in 25 Premier League games for the club. | Robinho signed for Manchester City from Real Madrid on the final day of the transfer window last September for a British record fee of £32.5m. He has scored 11 goals in 25 Premier League games for the club. |