Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

IMAGE: Police arrested former soccer player Robinho in the Brazilian city of Santos. Photograph: Murad Sezer/reuters Former soccer player Robinho was arrested by Brazilian federal police on......

Robinho denies assault allegations

Brazil and Manchester City soccer star Robinho on Wednesday denied any allegations of wrongdoing after British media said he had been arrested in connection with a sexual assault on a woman in......

Brazil to deny Robinho transfer

Robinho's move from Santos to Real Madrid was in danger of falling through on Friday when the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said they would not authorise the transfer under current......

Brazil striker Robinho given 9-year term for rape in Italy

IMAGE: Robinho during a training session. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Files/Reuters An Italian court sentenced former AC Milan and Brazil forward Robinho in absentia to nine years in prison on Thursday......

Robinho deal still not sealed

Real Madrid have not yet completed the signing of Brazilian forward Robinho from Santos, the Spanish club's vice-president Emilio Butragueno said on Friday."We have to be cautious," Butragueno was......