Soccer: Rape convict Dani Alves granted $1.1 million bail

IMAGE: Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves leaves the Brians 2 prison on bail along with his lawyer Ines Guardiola while he appeals his rape conviction, in Barcelona, Spain, on Mionday. Photograph:......

Soccer star walks free on bail despite rape conviction

IMAGE: Brazil soccer player Dani Alves sits in court during the first day of his trial in Barcelona. Photograph: Alberto Estevez/Reuters Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves can be released from......

Footballer Dani Alves denies sexual assault charges in Barcelona

The public prosecutor has accused Alves of forcing the woman to have sex without her consent and without using a condom. The 23-year-old woman testified behind a screen with her voice distorted to......

Dani Alves's bid to suspend sexual assault trial rejected

IMAGE: Dani Alves's trial is one of Spain's highest profile since a 2022 law from the socialist-led government made consent a key factor in sexual assault cases and increased minimum jail time for......

Ex Barca footballer Alves sentenced to jail for rape

IMAGE: The 40-year-old Dani Alves, a former Barcelona defender, was arrested in January last year and has been held on remand since. Photograph: Massimo Pinca/Reuters Brazilian footballer Dani......