The estranged wife of Argentine player Eduardo Salvio filed a police complaint on Thursday accusing him of hitting her with a car he was driving, causing minor injuries.
The official Telam news agency reported that Magali Aravena, who had recently separated from Salvio, filed the report.
Salvio appeared at a prosecutor's office in Buenos Aires on Thursday night to testify about the incident with his estranged wife. Salvio's defense attorney said the player was never "on the run" and that he presented enough evidence to demonstrate that he is innocent.
Judiciary spokesmen informed Salvio he was ordered to avoid any contact with Aravena and to stay away from her as far as 900 feet. He also received a 30-day driving ban and was told to notify the prosecutor's office in case he has to leave the country.
The 31-year-old Salvio, who currently plays for Boca Juniors, spent years as a forward and midfielder with Benfica in Portugal, Atletico Madrid in Spain, as well as playing for the Argentina national team.
Aravena's complaint alleged they were arguing while she was standing near Salvio's car while he was at the wheel, accompanied by another woman.
As he accelerated to leave, a front tire hit one of her legs, she alleged in the complaint.
She was treated by an ambulance crew and made a complaint of gender violence after being advised by the prosecutor's office.
In a statement posted on its website, Boca Juniors offered its help to both Aravena and Salvio while the matter is investigated.
