US goalkeeper Hope Solo has accused former FIFA President Sepp Blatter of sexual harassment.

The 36 year old World cup winner, says the incident happened at the 2013 Ballon D’or awards, before she went on stage to present an award.  In an interview with Portugal Newspaper Expresso, Solo – who has 202 caps – said Blatter grab her buttocks.

The 81 year old Blatter, who has been banned from football for six years has since denied the incident that took place, saying that “this allegation is ridiculous.”

Solo, when asked why she has not spoken out on the incident before, added, said she was nervous.  Solo, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, says the issue is “rampant” in women’s football, adding that she has seen it throughout her entire career.