Dani Alves sentenced to 4.5 years for sexual assault

Dani Alvez
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Dani Alves, a former Barcelona right back, was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison by Catalonia’s top court for sexual assault. The incident occurred at a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022. Alves, 40, was arrested on suspicion of this offense in January 2023. Throughout the trial, he maintained his innocence, and the decision is subject to appeal. The victim will receive €150,000 in compensation.

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