Former Real Madrid defender in child porn investigation

Former Germany and Real Madrid defender Christoph Metzelder is being investigated over allegations of distributing child pornography.

The 38-year-old has been accused of sending messages containing inappropriate images of children via WhatsApp to a recipient in Hamburg, according to talkSPORT. 

Metzelder is said to have co-operated with Hamburg police during the investigation.

The authorities are reported to have carried out two searches in Dusseldorf earlier this week.

The former centre-back began his career with Prussia Munster before moving to Borussia Dortmund, where he enjoyed a successful seven-years.

This earned him a move to Real Madrid in 2007.

Metzelder also won 47 caps for the German national team in seven years, representing his country in two World Cups.