A spokesman for American football team the Pittsburgh Steelers has confirmed that one of its players was involved in an incident in Dublin.
The Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in the first National Football League (NFL) regular-season game at Croke Park this afternoon.
The statement follows reports that Skylar Thompson, a backup quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was assaulted and robbed in the capital this weekend.
Gardaí said they were aware of an incident involving a man in his 20s in the Dame Street area in the early hours of yesterday, adding he was treated and assessed at the scene.
Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said: "We are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin.
"We will have no further comment at this time as we are working with NFL security to gather more information regarding the incident."
The NFL Players Association said it was aware of the incident and is relieved to know that Thompson is okay.
"As always, our priority is the health and safety of our player members - especially as we continue to work on player protections and well-being while playing international games - and we will continue to support Skylar in any way he needs," it said in a statement.
Thompson, 28, was not due to play in today's match due to a hamstring injury.
He is in his fourth season in the NFL and his first in Pittsburgh.
