Source: Daily_Mail
I'll clear my name, insists hurt Robinho as City star vows to fight rape claims
Robinho says he is determined to clear his name after being arrested following allegations of rape.The Manchester Citystriker has spoken out after spending four hours being questioned by police over a teenage student's claim that he sexually attacked her. Team-mates have rallied around the £34million British-record signing and Robinho played the full 90 minutes in City's 2-1 victory against Newcastle United at Eastlands last night. Support: City boss Mark Hughes (right) greets Robinho following victory against Newcastle last night'I'm innocent. I did nothing wrong,' the 25-year-old told the Daily Star. 'I do not know why she is saying these things against me.'I will clear my name because this is causing hurt for my family in England and at home in Sao Paulo.' Manchester City 2 Newcastle 1: Bellamy strike helps banish the blues for HughesShay Given left out of Newcastle squad to face Manchester City as keeper nears move to EastlandsPICTURE SPECIAL: Robinho returns to training after being arrested by police over teenager's rape claim. And he'll play against NewcastleMANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET Space nightlcub in Leeds An 18-year-old girl claimed she was attacked in the VIP section of Leeds nightclub The Space early on January 14. She reported the alleged rape to police that afternoon.Robinho, who lives with wife Vivian, 24, and their 13-month old son Robson Jnr, was quizzed by West Yorkshire Police on Tuesday in connection with an allegation of rape. He agreed to give a DNA sample.The striker reportedly told friends: 'Just meeting the police was difficult for me because I am not a bad person, I do not look for trouble. But I have to help the police in order for the truth to be told.'Robinho returned to training this week after an unauthorised trip home to Brazil, for which he is set to be fined about £200,000. I'm back: Robinho gestures for the cameras on his return from Brazil earlier this week Among friends: Robinho trains with compatriot Elano at City's Carrington training groundCity released a statement giving Robinho their full support and, after the defeat of Newcastle, boss Mark Hughes said: 'I spoke to him this morning and it was clear he was preparing for the game. 'I know the events of the last week have not changed his focus and I had no qualms about playing him tonight.'I thought we played very well for the vast majority of the first half. Our movement and interchange between positions was excellent.'We had more quality in key areas, Nigel de Jong and Craig Bellamy had a positive impact on the team and they will get better for us.'Robinho's spokesman Chris Nathaniel added: 'He strongly denies any allegation of wrongdoing or criminality, and is happy to co-operate with the police if required further.' Manchester City 2 Newcastle 1: Bellamy strike helps banish the blues for HughesShay Given left out of Newcastle squad to face Manchester City as keeper nears move to EastlandsPICTURE SPECIAL: Robinho returns to training after being arrested by police over teenager's rape claim. And he'll play against NewcastleMANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET