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Attorneys for the Juventus footballer – who denies the allegation from former model Kathryn Mayorga – want the case dismissed or for a judge to “compel arbitration”.

That means it would be dealt with outside court without trial, with proceedings private and decided by an expert mediator.

His team have also asked for more time to defend the allegations.

After the allegations surfaced in Der Spiegel, the ex-Manchester United star, 34, said: "I firmly deny the accusations being issued against me.

"Rape is an abominable crime that goes against everything that I am and believe in."

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In a 31-page lawsuit, Ms Mayorga alleges Ronaldo raped her at the Palms Hotel and Casino in June, 2009.

It is understood Ronaldo’s team are drafting up a 46-page report defending him, reports Mirror Online.

According to reports, Ronaldo’s lawyer Kendelee Works says they need to surpass the 24-page limit due to the complexity of the case.

She adds they need further time to answer 11 complaints including battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, coercion and fraud, abuse of a vulnerable person, racketeering and civil conspiracy.

Ms Mayorga claims she was paid £295,000 in a settlement with Ronaldo to stay quiet in 2010.

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But she says she felt intimidated into taking the money.

According to reports, DNA from Ms Mayorga hours after she alleged she was raped was tested for the first time.

But because she previously refused to name the alleged attacker, a trial was ruled out.

Daily Star Online has approached Ms Mayorga and Ronaldo’s representatives for comment.