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Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star, Dani Alves, a renowned Brazilian footballer, will stand trial on sexual assault charges in Spain. The high court of Catalonia confirmed this development on Monday, July 31. The charges stem from an incident in which he was accused of raping a young woman in the restroom of a nightclub in late December. The trial date has not yet been determined.
In January, Dani Alves was taken into custody after being accused of sexual assault. The court handling the investigation decided to keep him in custody without bail due to concerns that he might attempt to flee.
Initially, when the news broke, Alves denied knowing the woman in question during a television interview. However, his stance changed when questioned by investigators following his arrest. He asserted that any intimate encounter between them had been consensual. Alves, who could potentially face up to 12 years in prison if found guilty, expressed his innocence in a June interview, maintaining a “clear conscience” regarding the events that transpired at the VIP area of the Sutton nightclub.
Alves disclosed to La Vanguardia, a daily newspaper, that he had initially lied because he feared his wife would leave him if he admitted to having been with another woman. He was on vacation in Barcelona after participating in the World Cup in Qatar at the time of the alleged incident.
Professional Consequences: Following his arrest, Alves was dismissed from his position at Mexican club Pumas UNAM. This came as a significant blow to his professional career, considering his illustrious achievements in football.
Career Accomplishments:
Throughout his football career, Dani Alves earned an impressive total of 42 football titles, including three Champions League trophies with Barcelona and two Copa Americas with the Brazilian national team.
Conclusion:
As the trial date has not yet been set, Dani Alves faces the legal process and the possibility of severe consequences if found guilty. Until then, the allegations will be thoroughly examined in court to determine the truth behind the incident that occurred in the nightclub restroom.
