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Cristiano Ronaldo admits paying woman Sh37 million despite rape denial

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Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo [Courtesy]

Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers have admitted that he did pay a woman a £300,000 settlement after she accused the superstar of rape in 2009, despite him denying the claims.

A lawsuit was filed in state court by Kathryn Mayorga last year attempting to invalidate the settlement, alleging Ronaldo and his legal team took advantage of her situation and citing her fragile emotional state.

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