An unnamed international footballer has been accused of harassing a 14-year-old British girl during a football team’s stay at a five-star hotel in Turkey, according to a report by the Daily Mail.
The newspaper reported that the alleged incident happened near the hotel pool, where the teenage girl was spending time with her 10-year-old sister. According to the girl’s father, his daughter later contacted the family in tears and asked them to return to the area immediately.
The report claims that the footballer approached the girl, who then asked to take a souvenir photo with him. According to the family’s account, after the photo was taken, the player allegedly took the girl’s mobile phone, entered his Instagram account details, and sent a message to himself from her account.
The Daily Mail also reported that the player allegedly tried to persuade the girl to go with him to a more private area, described in the report as “behind a hedge.” The family said the incident left the teenager distressed.
The newspaper did not publish the name of the footballer or identify the team involved. However, after the report was published, some media outlets and social media users claimed that the player may be a member of Iran’s national football team. This claim has not been independently confirmed by police, judicial authorities, the Football Federation of Iran, or the Daily Mail itself.
At this stage, the case remains an allegation. No official statement has been released confirming the identity of the player, and no verified legal conclusion has been announced. The report has attracted attention due to the seriousness of the claims and the age of the girl involved.