"Genoa" player continues to feature in a serious crime case © JumpStory

“Genoa” defender Manolo Portanova continues to be involved in a serious crime case. “Sportmediaset” reports that the 21-year-old Italian is accused of participating in a group rape a year ago, although he denies such allegations. It is reported that the trial will begin in June. Immediately after the crime, the player was placed under house arrest, but he has been allowed to play frequently in this season's “Serie A” championship by the coach's decision, scoring 1 goal in 19 matches. If the “Genoa” footballer were to go to jail, it would be a significant loss for the club, which paid 10 million euros to Turin's “Juventus” team for the athlete at the beginning of 2021.