Dani Alves

Dani Alves accuser appeals rape conviction overturn

The woman who accuses Dani Alves of raping her appealed on Monday the overturning of the former Brazil and Barcelona star's conviction that sparked outrage in Spain, her lawyer said.

Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves has rape conviction overturned

A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, citing insufficient evidence.

Spain court rejects appeals of release of Alves on bail

One of the world's most decorated footballers, Alves, 40, was in February sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in the early hours of December 31, 2022.

Alves leaves Spain jail after posting bail

Prosecutors, however, want his prison sentence doubled to nine years.

Dani Alves pays bail and can leave Spanish jail: court

"We hereby inform you that the deposit of Daniel Alves' bail has been registered in the accounts of the 21st section of the Barcelona Court," said a statement.

Brazil football bosses break silence on 'shameful' Robinho, Alves rape cases

The Brazilian team and national federation had been criticised for their silence concerning the cases of striker Robinho and full-back Alves, both aged 40.

Dani Alves remains in Spanish jail after fails to raise bail

Convicted rapist and former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves will remain in jail until at least Monday after failing to raise the one-million-euro bail set by a Barcelona court to ensure his release pending appeal.

Convicted of rape, ex-Brazil star Dani Alves freed on bail for 1 mn euros: court

Former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves is to be released from jail pending an appeal against his rape conviction in exchange for posting bail of one million euros ($1.08 million), a Barcelona court said Wednesday.

Neymar slammed for giving Dani Alves’ €150,000 in rape case

Alves, 40, was jailed for four and a half years on Thursday after being found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022.

October 3, 2015
October 3, 2015

Sevilla v Barcelona Preview: Champions eyeing top spot

A Barcelona side without the injured Lionel Messi head to face Sevilla at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday, desperate to move back to the summit of La Liga.

July 8, 2015
July 8, 2015

Pep Guardiola wanted to coach Brazil, says Dani Alves

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola wanted to coach Brazil at last year's World Cup, says defender Dani Alves.

June 9, 2015
June 9, 2015

Dani Alves: Barcelona defender signs new contract

Barcelona's Dani Alves signs a new two-year deal to remain at FC Barcelona ending rumors of moving to Liverpool or Manchester United.

June 8, 2015
June 8, 2015

Barcelona sign £16m Sevilla defender despite ban

Champions League winners Barcelona sign Sevilla defender Aleix Vidal for a reported fee of £16m - despite their transfer ban.

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