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DISGRACED footballer Robinho has lost his appeal to spend less time in prison once again after spending six months in a minuscule cell.The ex-Man City ace is serving nine years in a hellhole Brazilian jail for rape, where he plays ball with murderers and fellow rapists.Football star Robinho is serving a nine year sentence for a gang-rape in Italy in 2013Credit: APRobinho being arrested in MarchCredit: Fábio Pires/TV TribunaRobinho was one of a group of six men convicted of sexually assaulting an Albanian woman in a club in 2013.Italy issued an international arrest warrant for the player, but the former Premier League star managed to dodge jail for seven years while living in Sao Paulo.Following his arrest in March, the millionaire was taken from his seafront luxury home in Santos and spent his first 10 days in prison in full isolation.Robinho, who has an estimated £60million net worth, has since been transferred to a tiny 8m squared cell, which he shares with another inmate.Read more on RobinhoUsed to living in a lavish mansion in Manchester back in his glory days, the mini concrete block is what the Brazilian will now call home for the better part of a decade.But the player’s defence does not seem to settle for that as lawyers have once again requested to reduce Robinho’s crime from “heinous” to “common”.In Brazil, rape is considered a heinous crime, which is does not qualify for appeals such as bail.This, in practice, could reduce Robinho’s time in prison.Most read in FootballA first request was made by the footballer’s defence in July, but was denied by Brazilian courts, outlet Portal Leo Dias reports.In the Brazilian justice system, a convicted criminal can appeal multiple times to try to reduce their sentence or change the classification of their crime, such as reclassifying a heinous crime to a common one. Decapitated inmates & jailhouse warlords – inside Brazil’s hellish prisons where ex-Man City star Robinho faces 9 yearsThe process starts with a basic appeal to a higher court, and if that fails, they can take the case to even higher courts like the Superior Court of Justice or the Supreme Federal Court. These higher courts focus on legal issues or constitutional matters, not the facts of the case. There are also specific types of appeals that can be used to clarify or challenge previous rulings.A person can also file for Habeas Corpus if they believe they are being unlawfully detained, which can also be used to argue for reclassification of the crime. But each appeal must meet certain legal criteria, and not all appeals are accepted. The process can be long, and once all possible appeals are exhausted, the decisions become final.Robinho was pictured in a police car being transported to his new home in jail earlier this yearCredit: EPAHe was sent to a chilling Brazilian prison in Tremembé alongside murderers and fellow rapistsCredit: Laurene Santos/TV VanguardaBrazilian jails are severely overcrowded with dozens of inmates living in one cellFALL FROM GRACEMeanwhile, the former footie ace is said to be pursuing a new career behind bars – as a TV repairman.The millionaire con is learning how to fix TVs, radios and other household electrical goods in a prison work programme.The programme is designed to teach inmates new skills in preparation for their future release.Robinho’s lawyer, Mario Rosso Vale, says the ex-player has been a model prisoner since being jailed in March.He told SunSport: “Robinho is keeping his head down and quietly getting on with it… he is being an exemplary inmate and has had no issues with other prisoners.“They even gave him some football boots, once he was integrated, to join in the games during recreation time.“He is keeping himself occupied. He has signed up for a basic electronics course learning how to repair TVs and radios. He has to do 600 hours of remote learning to qualify in this area.”Robinho has now spent six months in the hellish prison of Tremembé, where he plays ball with inmates who make toilet cleaner.Inside his tiny shared cell, Robinho has only one single bed, a small sink and a toilet built into the floor.And a barred up window will provide just a glimpse of the outside world.There, the footballer is set to be under observation by guards and made to do tests by doctors, psychologists and social workers.While in the cell all activities are isolated and he will be given four meals each day – the first being at 6am and the last at 5.30pm.The convicted rapist has also been allowed to participate in physical activities with other prisoners, having already taken part in a football match.The Brazilian, 40, previously played in England for Man CityCredit: GettyRobinho with his wife Vivian Guglielmetti Junits on their wedding dayCredit: ReutersAll 430 inmates inside the hellhole jail are made to wear matching outfits of a white t-shirt and khaki pants – a far cry from Robinho’s typical football kit.According to CNN, the former AC Milan player was even gifted a boot by fellow prisoners as he waits to get a job at the penitentiary unit.Brazil’s prisons have earned the nickname “hell on earth” and for good reason as captives have been found decapitated after horrific attacks, with drug warlords calling the shots.The country’s jails have infamously bad living conditions, with overcrowding, violence, severe punishments, and gang battles among the many issues the underfunded facilities face.Harrowing photographs show hundreds of inmates jammed into a single cell, laying head-to-toe across the floor.CLAIMS OF INNOCENCERobinho has previously claimed his innocence as accused the Italian justice system of “racism”, saying the encounter in 2013 was “consensual”.He told a Brazilian network TV Record on Sunday: “I hope that here in Brazil I can have the voice that I didn’t have there.””I never denied it (the encounter). I could have denied it because my DNA was not there, but I’m not a liar.”I played for four years in Italy and I got tired of seeing stories about racism. The same people who do nothing about racism, which I repudiate, are the ones who condemned me.”READ MORE SUN STORIESRobinho played for clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan, and signed a contract in 2020 to return to his first club in Brazil, Santos.However, the deal almost immediately fell apart after sponsors reportedly threatened to cut ties with the club for signing a player convicted of rape.Timeline of Robinho’s rape caseThe rape case involving Brazilian footballer Robinho spans several years. Here’s a brief timeline:January 22, 2013: Robinho was one of a group of six men convicted of sexually assaulting an Albanian woman in a club during his stint for AC Milan.2014: Brazilian media reported on the allegations against Robinho, but no formal charges were filed at that time.2017: Robinho was found guilty of sexual assault by an Italian court and sentenced to nine years in prison. However, he denied the charges and appealed the verdict.2020: After the appeal process, Robinho’s sentence was upheld by the Italian court. But due to the statute of limitations in Italy, he was not extradited to serve his sentence.2022: Robinho’s prison sentence is ratified.March 2023: Robinho surrendered his passport to authoritiesNovember 2023: Italian prosecutors said they felt Robinho should serve his time in Brazil.March 20, 2024: Brazil’s Superior Court formed a simple majority and voted for Robinho to serve the sentence in his home country. More

A FORMER Championship player has been jailed after he left a two-year-old girl needing round-the-clock care in a brutal attack.Kiernan Hughes-Mason, 32, caused the toddler to suffer 17 different injuries to her face, chest, back and legs in a three-month period.Kiernan Hughes-Mason left a two-year-old with horror injuriesThe ex-footballer has now been jailed for 14 yearsCredit: AlamyThe ex-footballer, who played for Arsenal and Spurs’ youth team before a stint at Millwall, claimed she had fallen on her dollhouse.But medics found the youngster had injuries that were likened to a “high-speed road traffic accident” or a “fall from a substantial height of several storeys”.She was placed in a coma for 14 days and suffered life-changing brain injuries that require 24 hour care.Hughes-Mason, who also played on loan for Cheltenham Town, has been jailed for 14 years after being convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and child cruelty.In a moving victim impact statement, the girl’s mum told how her daughter was “no longer the little girl who would dance around the living room”.Basildon Crown Court heard she cannot walk, sit or stand by herself and is in constant pain.The youngster also struggles to speak, is now epileptic and has to be tube fed as she finds it difficult to eat or drink.The horror unfolded in Westcliff-on-Sea in January 2020.Most read in FootballIn the weeks leading up to the attack, Hughes-Mason had told how the girl was “getting on my nerves”.The prosecutor said: “He regularly belittled them, talked about them as if they were stupid and put them down.”Hughes-Mason was arrested after police found the injuries were “deliberately” inflicted.Hughes-Mason moved to Millwall in 2009 and spent two years playing for the Championship club. He played for a string of English Football League and non-league clubs including Welling United and Leatherhead.Girl’s family outline horrific injuries she sufferedSpeaking after today’s sentencing, the victim’s mother and her family said: “On the 31 January 2020 our whole world was blown apart. Our daughter, our niece, our granddaughter has been left with significant physical and mental disabilities that will impact her for the rest of her life.“She cannot sit, stand or walk independently, requiring a hoist to move her.“As a result of her injuries, she suffers with constant pain that needs to be managed daily.“The brain damage caused has affected her communication, she cannot even tell us where her pain is or what upsets her.“She is now epileptic, suffers with sleep disorders, struggles to eat and cannot drink – she is tube-fed for all her hydration and nutritional needs.“Despite all this, we still see her personality shine through every day. In the midst of the pain she constantly faces, she brightens the darkest days.”We will continue our best to ensure that she can live each day to the full as best she can. We love her more than anything else in this world.“We are thankful that today some form of justice has been achieved, however this sentence does not compare to the life sentence our little girl now has.“We mourn all the experiences we would have shared with her, that were taken from her by a violent coward, and we celebrate every day we still get to share with our beautiful young girl.”Most recently, Hughes-Mason he managed Enfield Borough but was fired following his conviction.Hashtag United, where the thug was a reserve team manager, said his crimes were “frankly sickening”.A spokesperson said: “We can categorically say that the club had no knowledge whatsoever of these events until today. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We are told that the crimes he has now been found guilty of occurred before he joined us.”Some serious flaws have been exposed in procedures as we’d received confirmation from the relevant authorities that he was clear to coach as part of standard background checks.”Hughes-Mason played for a string of clubs More

DISGRACED footballer Dani Alves has been seen playing football for the first time since his release from prison in Spain.A new video appeared to show the convicted rapist playing alongside his pals and fans at a pitch in Barcelona.Dani Alves leaving prison in March after serving just four weeks of his sentenceAlves was seen playing football at an informal match in BarcelonaCredit: Twitter / @ssvideos8The disgraced footballer donned a Boca Juniors shirtCredit: Twitter / @ssvideos8Alves makes weekly appearances in court as part of his bail conditions, pictured here last Friday with his lawyerCredit: EPAThe 41-year-old Brazilian spent just four weeks of his sentence behind bars after a rape conviction – stumping up £850k to be released on bail.Ex-Barcelona star Alves hopes to be acquitted and restore his public image, eventually making a shocking comeback to the sport, El Pais reports.But the shamed rapist already gave a glimpse of his return as he joined a casual match on an artificial turf pitch in Barcelona, according to Spanish outlet Marca.Alves reportedly organised the match through a mobile app designed to help users find local players and set up informal matches with people they don’t necessarily know.Read more on Dani AlvesThe disgraced ace added an unexpected twist to his appearance by going to the game with several friends and wearing a jersey from Boca Juniors, an Argentine team he has never played for.The other players didn’t seem to notice the Brazilian football player at first, but soon enough, his presence created a stir. Alves started to get recognised by the crowd, with many asking for pictures with the convicted rapist after the game.He served a few weeks of his four-and-a-half-year sentence before being released on bail from a prison near Barcelona in March.Most read in FootballAccording to reports, Alves and his estranged wife Joana Sanz are holed up in their £4million Spanish mansion for most of the time.Moment rapist Dani Alves walks FREE from prison just weeks into his 4.5-year sentence after paying €1m bailAlves’ relationship to Joana Sanz broke down after the shocking rape accusations came outCredit: GettyBut the on-and-off couple are said to be living a low life in their luxurious mansion in EspluguesCredit: Instagram/danialvesThe Brazil ace also had a remarkable career at BarcelonaCredit: GettyBut the former footballer did recently visit a high-end Barcelona hotel, enjoying wagyu beef steak with a friend, El Periodico reports.The pair reportedly dined on a variety of expensive dishes from the steakhouse restaurant as Alves spoke to press about his parole terms.Alves told a reporter he has to “play a game” in court during weekly appearances while on bail.Struggling financially since losing his income and hefty sponsorship, the shamed footballer does not expect football clubs or companies to return even if he is acquitted, El Pais reports.It is not clear exactly in what role he plans to return to the world of professional football.The Brazilian had made several attempts before his conviction to get bail, but they were turned down in part because he was deemed a flight risk.Days of speculation preceded his release from jail over where the money was going to come from.Despite earning over £45million across his successful career, Alves had his bank accounts frozen when he was sat in his jail cell meaning he couldn’t fund his own release.Just hours after the disgraced star was released he hosted an all-night party at his £4.5m mansion in Esplugues de LLobregat – a 25-minute drive west of Barcelona.Dani Alves rape case: a timelineDECEMBER 30, 2022: Brazilian footballer Dani Alves allegedly raped a woman in a nightclub in Barcelona.JANUARY 20, 2023: Alves is arrested and is held in pre-trial detention.FEBRUARY 2024: In a trial held in Barcelona, the footballer denied the allegations and said the encounter had been consensual. Held at Barcelona’s Audiencia Provincial Court, the trial lasted three days and saw the victim, witnesses, and experts testify.His accuser told the prosecution that she had willingly entered the bathroom with him, but that he forced her to stay after she wanted to leave.In court she claimed that he was aggressive with her, slapping her and insulting her, and then forced her to have sex with him.Following the trial, Alves was found guilty of raping the woman.FEBRUARY 22, 2024: Alves was convicted and sentenced to four and a half years in prison.The court also ordered Alves to pay £130K (150,000 euros) in compensation to the victim.Alves’ lawyers immediately appealed his sentence.MARCH 20, 2024: A Barcelona court released Alves on a bail of €1million (£850k) pending an appeal on his conviction.MARCH 25, 2024: Convicted rapist Alves left Brians 2 Prison after spending just weeks behind bars – stumping up £850k to be released on bail.PRESENT DAY: His defence is seeking his acquittal while the prosecutor wants his prison sentence increased to nine years.There is no date yet for the new trial at a higher court in Barcelona. It can then go to the Supreme Court in Madrid.Meanwhile, Alves and his estranged wife Joana Sanz are holed up in their £4million Spanish mansion in the outskirts of Barcelona.Days later, Spanish media reported that supermodel Sanz had already paid Alves a visit.Following reports that their marriage was over, Sanz shared a picture of the pair holding hands with matching tattoos to her Instagram last week.Alves, once a serial winner on the football pitch with 44 medals to his name, was arrested by Catalan police in January 2023 and spent over a year behind bars afterwards.Dani Alves was accused of raping the woman in a nightclub in Barcelona on December 30, 2022.He claimed the sexual encounter was consensual, insisting “he would never hurt anyone”.The player was found guilty of rape and sentenced to four-and-a-half years behind bars in February.But on March 20, 2024 a court ruled he could appeal his conviction and get out of his hellhole jail while his team, headed by Ines Guardiola, carried out the appeal.His bail was set at his €1million (£850,000) – a figure originally thought to be getting paid for by pal Neymar Jr’s father, say LaVanguardia.Neymar da Silva Santos Sr had been expected to help Alves pay the money to secure his freedom, but he issued a statement denying he would hand over any cash after coming under political pressure in his homeland.The bail conditions set by the court say Alves must stay at least 1,000m away from the home of the victim or any other place she frequently goes.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe is also banned from ever contacting her and must handover his Brazilian and Spanish passports.The court feared Alves could leave Spain and travel to his native Brazil to try and avoid serving any more jail time.Alves was convicted of rape in February but has only served a month behind barsCredit: APAlves walked free after he struggled to stump up the cash needed to make bail last weekCredit: ReutersAlves is keeping a low profile in his £4m Spanish boltholeCredit: InstagramJoanna Sanz shared this picture of her and estranged husband Dani Alves – with matching tattoos More

AN ex-Championship footballer beat a toddler so badly doctors said she looked like a car crash victim.Kiernan Hughes-Mason, 32, left a two-year-old girl in a coma for 14 days after subjecting her to life-changing brain injuries while she was in his care.Kiernan Hughes-Mason, pictured here in 2013, left a two-year-old girl in a coma for 14 daysKiernan Hughes-Mason claimed the girl fell onto a dollhouse in her roomCredit: AlamyThe former Millwall player beat his ex-girlfriend’s daughter before claiming he was downstairs and heard a crash from her room – telling doctors she had fallen on a dollhouse. Hughes-Mason rang 999 on January 31, 2020, following the attack in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, where the youngster was discovered conscious but unresponsive. Medics found 17 different injuries to the tot’s legs, back, face and chest which are thought to have been inflicted over a three-month period.Hughes-Mason was arrested on February 14 that year for his violent actions which left the youngster needing round-the-clock care.read more on footballDuring cops’ investigation, messages were found to have been sent from Hughes-Mason’s phone telling his pals caring for the girl made him angry. He wrote: “She’s actually getting on my nerves”, and “I’m gonna hit her”.At trial, prosecutors said the injuries were similar to those inflicted by “a fall from… several storeys”.Hughes-Mason, who began his career at Millwall and later played for the social media team Hashtag United, was convicted of grievous bodily harm and child cruelty.Most read in FootballHe most recently served as manager of Enfield Borough but was sacked following Wednesday’s conviction.In closing speeches at trial, prosecution said the girl’s injuries could not have been caused accidentally by her falling in her room.Hughes-Mason was keen from the outset to portray himself to the police as the doting stepfather… but he regularly belittled themProsecutionThey said: “The experts are all unanimously of the view that the child’s devastating head and brain injuries could not have been caused accidentally while she was alone in her room.“Hughes-Mason was keen from the outset to portray himself to the police as the doting stepfather who treated the children as his own, saying how much he loved them.“Yet in his text messages written at the time, he constantly referred to them as ‘your children,’ or ‘your child’ to the child’s mother. “He regularly belittled them, talked about them as if they were stupid and put them down.“In respect of the head and brain injury that the child suffered… the experts all agree that the pattern of injuries found is consistent with the child having been vigorously shaken… with her head likely being hit against a hard surface.This little girl will never recover from the injuries she sustained from this violent attackDet Sgt Ellie Nudd“The only explanation for the pattern of injuries suffered by the child was that they were inflicted by this defendant and inflicted deliberately.”Following the conviction, the young girl’s family said she will have to “bear the consequences” of Hughes-Mason’s actions for the rest of her life. They said: “We finally have a verdict and that man is now held accountable for what he did to our little girl.“We have had to go through what no family should ever have to experience, and our girl is going to bear the consequences of what he has done to her for the rest of her life”.Det Sgt Ellie Nudd of Essex Police’s child abuse investigation team, added: “This conviction is important. “Hughes-Mason denied responsibility for all of the child’s injuries, pointing the finger at others or blaming them on accidents.”This little girl will never recover from the injuries she sustained from this violent attack.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The doctor’s were clear about the extent of the injuries – they were equivalent to a high-speed crash, and would have to be the result of a violent assault.”Hughes-Mason will be sentenced at Basildon Crown Court on September 10. More