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......

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......

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......

Brazil football star Alves changes statement in sexual assault case

IMAGE: Following his arrest, Dani Alves, who has played in the past for FC Barcelona and Paris-St-Germain, was left by his wife, model Joana Sanz. Photograph: Dani Alves/Instagram Brazilian soccer......

Brazil's Alves jailed on remand in Spain over sexual assault allegation

IMAGE: Dani Alves, who has denied any wrongdoing, was taken to the Brians 1 jail outside Barcelona. Photograph: Gustau Nacarino/Reuters A Spanish judge ordered Brazil soccer player Dani Alves be......