Some quite incredible and, in some cases, disturbing stories over the years…
Sunderland and England footballer Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 15-year-old girl.
However, the 27-year-old is just the latest in a long line of sexual scandals in sport with a number of shocking revelations in countries from around the world.
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Here’s a top 10 rundown of some of the most shocking:
10) Wayne Rooney
Having already been in the headlines for allegedly visiting a brothel and having sex with an elderly prostitute, the England forward was hit with allegations in 2010 of a fresh affair with escort Jennifer Thompson whilst his wife was pregnant with his son.
9) Brett Favre
The Jets quarterback sent sideline reporter Jenn Sterger a garage of excruciatingly embarrassing voicemails along with pictures of his penis.
But when Sterger said she had no interest in his advances, the star sent a few more just to be sure! He was eventually charged up to $50,000.
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