Former Brazil and Barcelona player Dani Alves has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for sexual assault by a Spanish court.
Former Brazil and Barcelona player Dani Alves has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for sexual assault by a Spanish court.
The 40-year-old former right-back was found guilty of assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub on New Year’s Eve in 2022 and has been in custody since being arrested for the offence in January 2023.
Alves, who must also pay his victim 150,000 euros (£128,000) in compensation and their court costs, has the right to appeal against his sentence.
A statement from the Audiencia de Barcelona on Thursday read: “The Court of Barcelona has condemned footballer Dani Alves to four years and six months in prison for sexual assault.
“The victim must also receive 150,000 euros and have their legal costs paid.
“The sentence takes into consideration that it has been proven the victim did not consent and that there is evidence in addition to their testimony that proves the offence.”
🚨 Dani Alves has been sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison for sexual assault.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 22, 2024
It also includes 5 years of supervised release and incommunication with the victim for 9 years and 6 months.
He will also pay legal costs.
🇧🇷 “We will appeal”, Dani Alves’ lawyer said. pic.twitter.com/Vq0QuIyTb4
