Feb 21, 2:32 pm
Spanish court refuses to release footballer Dani Alves on bail
World’s most decorated footballer Dani Alves, who is under arrest in rape case, will remain in custody pending trial
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The highest court of Catalonia has refused to change the measure of restraint for former Brazilian footballer Dani Alves, who is under arrest in a rape case. About it reported edition Sport.es.
Alves’ lawyer Cristobal Martell assured the court that the player would not run away and would stay in Spain until the court’s decision. The defense offered to post bail, confiscate Alves’ passport and use an electronic bracelet to monitor his movements, but the court decided otherwise.
Marca learned about the special conditions of detention of Dani Alves
Alves is expected to remain in detention pending trial. The start date of the trial is unknown at this time.
In early January, a woman, whose name has not been released, accused Alves of raping and beating her in the bathroom of a nightclub in Barcelona on 30 December. The football player initially denied that he was familiar with the victim. Then the athlete said that the sex was consensual.
On January 20, Alves was arrested without bail.
After the charges were brought against the footballer, who is considered the most titled in the world thanks to 43 trophies won, the Mexican Pumas terminated his contract and demanded $5 million in compensation.
Alvina Tsakanyan.
