Spanish club Malaga have suspended coach Victor Sanchez del Amo , while they investigate an explicit video showing his semi -naked body that was posted on the internet .

The club released a statement saying that “ based on the recently discovered events that have not yet been verified ” they “ immediately ” suspended Sanchez del Amo “ until a complete investigation is carried out . ”

Sanchez del Amo , a 43 -year- old former Real Madrid and Spain winger, responded with a statement that said he had was being “ subjected to a crime against my privacy with harassment and extortion . ”

“ The matter is in the hands of the police, ” he said . “ Sharing or disseminating intimate content of any person without consent is a crime . ”

Malaga , who just missed promotion last season , are 16th in the 22 -team Spanish second division.

( AFP)