Dani Alves Released from Prison on €1 Million Bond After Sexual Assault Conviction: What’s Next for the Soccer Star?
Dani Alves, the renowned Brazilian soccer star, walked out of Brians 2 penitentiary center in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday, following his provisional release from prison. The former Barcelona defender had submitted a €1 million bond to the Provincial Court of Barcelona in order to secure his freedom while appealing his recent sexual assault conviction.
According to the Supreme Court of Justice of Catalonia, Alves transferred the substantial sum into the designated account of Section 21 of the court. His lawyer, Inés Guardiola, was present during his departure from the correctional facility.
On February 22, the Barcelona provincial court found Alves guilty of sexually assaulting a woman at one of the city’s nightclubs in late December 2022. The court handed down a sentence of four-and-a-half years in prison for the offense.
Despite his conviction, Alves’ legal team has vowed to challenge both the verdict and the sentence. The Barcelona Prosecutor’s Office and the plaintiff also intend to appeal Alves’ provisional release, which will undoubtedly add more complexity to the already intricate case.
Upon exiting prison, several conditions were imposed upon Alves. He is now required to forfeit both his Brazilian and Spanish passports, restricting his travel to within the Spanish territory. Additionally, he must make weekly appearances at the provincial court.
To ensure the safety and privacy of the plaintiff, Alves will also be subject to a restraining order mandating him to maintain at least one kilometer (approximately 0.6 miles) distance from her home, workplace, or any location she frequents regularly. He is strictly prohibited from contacting her via any means.
A decorated soccer player with an impressive career, Alves boasts numerous titles in Spain, Italy, and France, including three Champions League trophies with Barcelona. His list of accomplishments includes domestic championships and the coveted Copa América title with Brazil in 2007 and 2019.
As Alves navigates this challenging phase of his personal and professional life, the soccer world will be watching closely to see what unfolds next for the Brazilian sports icon.
