Football coach pleads guilty to child sexual abuse charges after last-minute plea change

A 44-year-old football coach and club official pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges before Limassol Criminal Court today, changing his plea at the last moment as the prosecution was preparing to present a minor victim’s testimony via video link to prevent visual contact with the defendant.

The charges include sexual abuse of a minor, sexual exploitation of a minor, and accessing child sexual abuse material....