Scandal: Benfica footballer admits sharing inappropriate videos with minors | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup is involved in a scandal and risks a conviction in court after sharing a video with sexual images involving minors. The Benfica player will be tried in November by the Danish justice system, as this video was shared two years ago when the winger was playing for Nordsjaelland.

In a lengthy statement on Instagram, the Benfica player emphasized that he is expecting a conviction and admits the "stupid mistake" when he sent that video to a friend. Thus, José Mourinho's protégé took "full responsibility" and provided the context of the situation.

"I want to be honest with you about a stupid mistake I made two years ago. I was 19 at the time and now I have to face the consequences of that mistake. I take full responsibility for what happened and for what I did, but it is important for me that you know the context surrounding this episode," wrote Schjelderup.

"At that time I was living in Denmark. I received a short video and forwarded it to a friend without thinking twice. We always exchanged jokes and memes, as many teenagers do. When I received the video and forwarded it, I did as usual, not realizing that this one was different. I only saw the first few seconds, not what appeared afterwards", he continued.

According to TV2, the 21-year-old Danish forward is now subject to a fine or, alternatively, a prison sentence of up to one year, with the case to be heard by the Copenhagen City Court this Sunday.

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