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      Real Madrid ‘considering shock transfer for ageing Man Utd misfits Varane and Casemiro’, say reports in Spain

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      REAL MADRID are planning a shock double swoop for Manchester United stars Raphael Varane and Casemiro, according to reports.The move would see the duo both return to the Spanish giants just a few seasons after they left for Old Trafford.
      Raphael Varane has been linked with a shock return to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Casemiro could also head back to his former clubCredit: Getty
      Varane, 30, played 360 times for Real Madrid before sealing a £41million switch to Man Utd in 2021.
      Casemiro, 32, then followed him the a year later for £70m after winning five Champions League with Los Blancos.
      But both have supposedly been put up for sale by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      Ineos are desperate to recoup some of the cash they spent on them to fund their own spending.
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      Varane and Casemiro are both among the club’s top earners.
      And according to a shock report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid are analysing whether they should re-sign the duo.
      Their experience at the club is considered valuable to manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      But Real Madrid could face competition from Saudi Arabian clubs in the race to sign Varane and Casemiro.
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      And with Ratcliffe planning a squad overhaul, they may not be the only two players leaving Man Utd.
      Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Sofyan Amrabat, Antony and Anthony Martial have all been tipped to depart.
      ‘I told him to go f*** himself’ – Man Utd security confronted Wayne Rooney after row with Roy Keane
      Meanwhile, SunSport can exclusively reveal that the Red Devils are interested in signing Luton star Ross Barkley in a bargain deal. More

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      I’m a former Arsenal star – now I cycle to training every day after ditching London for sunny Spain

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      FORMER Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has opened up about how his life has changed since joining Real Betis.The 28-year-old left north London in 2022 and struggled to settle at a new club.
      Hector Bellerin has revealed that he now cycles to trainingCredit: Getty
      Bellerin spent nine years at Arsenal before leaving in 2022Credit: Getty
      He spent a year at Barcelona but was limited to just seven appearances before joining Sporting Lisbon on a six-month contract.
      Bellerin returned to Real Betis last summer, having previously spent a season-long loan there from Arsenal, and has since flourished.
      On the pitch he is an established first team player.
      And off it he is a big advocate for tackling climate change.
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      The Spaniard now rides his bike to and from training rather than use his car.
      And he believes more footballers should be doing the same where possible.
      Speaking to The Times, Bellerin said: “I understand that [if you’re playing] on the other side of Europe, it needs planes.
      “We need to start slowly. In sport there are so many things that we do because of tradition, that I think we need to adjust.
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      “We wear a new shirt every game. We get loads of planes.
      “Promote trains, or taking a bus, rather than flying, especially in private planes.
      I slide tackled Arsene Wenger and Thierry Henry on my Arsenal trial – I couldn’t believe manager’s reaction
      “With Arsène Wenger, if we went to Manchester or Liverpool, we went by train.”
      He added: “With consuming, I always take my time. We are very used to buying things in the moment, from impulse. I take months before I make a purchase.
      “What’s the best decision for sustainability, for the planet, and as a consumer?”
      Discussing his delight at joining his boyhood club, Bellerin said: “Every Christmas I would get Betis presents.
      “Since the moment I arrived here I knew I wanted this to be my home for the long term.
      “It’s also important for me personally to be part of a club that has a commitment, not just to sustainability but also with their community.
      “A club that puts systems into place for fans and workers, players and staff to make it easier for us to have a greener lifestyle. It’s an inspiration.” More

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      Inside amazing super box with nightclub and huge bar at new Real Madrid stadium after near £1bn renovation

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      REAL MADRID have revealed jaw-dropping images of the VIP super box that will be the crown jewel of the revamped Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.Up to 200 well-heeled fans will be able to watch games in total luxury and then dance the night away in a nightclub in the Skybar at the futuristic arena.
      Walk this way – how VIP fans will enter the main space in the Bernabeu’s new super boxCredit: room 1804 Design
      Toast of the city – the massive bar at the centre of the stunning facilitiesCredit: room 1804 Design
      Room with a view – how rich fans will look out on to the Bernabeu pitchCredit: room 1804 Design
      Floor plan of the VIP area, with huge open terraces at either end of the food, drink and dancing zoneCredit: room 1804 Design
      The incredible facilities will be the cherry on the top of the new Bernabeu which is being revamped at a cost of almost £1BILLION.
      The new VIP zone, which is attached to the iconic Skywalk terrace  that runs around the whole of the top level, is expected to be open by the end of April – and definitely in time for the Taylor Swift concert on May 30.
      The Bernabeu reopened for football in September after 90 days of renovation when Real played Getafe on the new retractable pitch under the new retractable roof.
      Jude Bellingham gave the new ground the perfect dramatic baptism by scoring a stoppage-time winner in front of 66,000 fans.

      When all the work is complete, the stadium will hold up to 85,000 spectators – and the richest of them will be up in the Skybar.
      Real are yet to reveal prices for the new area and how it will be split up into different-sized spaces for larger and smaller groups of guests. 
      But access won’t come cheap as the president Florentino Perez makes sure that the Bernabeu pays its way – and then some.
      Interior designers Room 1804 have completely gone to town in fitting out what is set to be the most decadent hospitality section in world football.
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      Spectacular images show the inside of the 700 square metre space, which will be divided into four main areas over three levels.
      The restaurant area and nightclub, which will have LED screens covering the walls and ceiling, will be at either end, with a massive bar as the centrepiece.
      Real Madrid release amazing time lapse footage of Bernabeu construction work as retractable roof is added
      There will also be 250 metre square terraces on both sides of the main space, designed to recreate the parks of the city of Madrid.
      And on non-match days, the area will be transformed into a five-star facility that companies can hire out completely or in part, and where the great and the good of Madrid and beyond can live it up.
      Artist’s impression of the super box, with nightclub area on the rightCredit: room 1804 Design
      Huge outdoor terraces modelled on Madrid city parks will be at either end of the VIP areaCredit: room 1804 Design
      It’s murderously expensive on the dancefloor – LED screens on walls and ceiling of nightclub areaCredit: room 1804 Design
      The best football bar, bar none? The main bar in the Bernabeu super boxCredit: room 1804 Design More

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      Liverpool find alternative to Xabi Alonso as next manager with Barcelona and Bayern Munich also in hunt for new boss

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      LIVERPOOL are on the hunt to find an alternative to Xabi Alonso as the next manager at Anfield.The Bayern Leverkusen boss has become highly popular amongst the major European clubs who are also seeking his signature.
      Jurgen Klopp is set to leave Anfield at the end of the seasonCredit: Rex
      Bayern Munich boss Xabi Alonso have been lined up as the favourite to replace KloppCredit: Getty
      And Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim has emerged as another candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp who is set to leave the Reds in the summer.
      While he has been regarded as the club’s biggest target after his astonishing unbeaten season at Leverkusen.
      The Spaniard is lined up to win the club’s first-ever title which has made him very popular at every major club in Europe – including Bayern Munich, Barcelona and also Manchester United and Real Madrid.
      Should Alonso opt to go elsewhere Amorim is the next most desirable replacement of Klopp.
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      The Portuguese boss has excelled at Sporting restoring the success the clubs have failed to recoup after decades of domination by Porto and Benfica.
      Compared to Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi who has been lined up as an alternative to Alonso, Amorim is now the favourable choice.
      Despite the 39-year-old having less than five years of top-flight managerial experience and never coached outside Portugal.
      Amorim has become popular with Sporting but he was a former player to Lisbon rivals Benfica.
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      A former midfielder he made 154 appearances for the Primera Liga giants and made earned 14 caps for Portugal.
      After hanging up his boots in 2017 he began his coaching career at Primera Liga side Casa Pia.
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      He was appointed as head coach at Braga B before taking charge of the first team in December 2019 winning the 2020 Taca da Liga.
      Then in March 2020 Amorim was appointed manager of Sporting for a managerial transfer worth £8.65 million becoming the third-most expensive manager ever.
      He guided the club to a double of the Taca da Liga and the Primeira Liga, ending the latter’s 19-year league title drought. 
      Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim is now another candidate to become the new boss at LiverpoolCredit: Alamy More

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      My dad is a Real Madrid icon… now I’m playing alongside Barcelona legend Lionel Messi at Inter Miami after transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend David Beckham has welcomed a promising young ace to his Inter Miami side.And the youngster is set for an exciting adventure as he will be linking up with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.
      Federico Redondo has joined Lionel Messi at Inter MiamiCredit: https://www.instagram.com/fede.redondo/
      Federico is the son of Real Madrid legend Fernando Redondo
      The Argentine will also be rubbing shoulders with some of Messi’s most legendary Barcelona teammates in Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
      But hanging out with football icons is nothing new for Federico Redondo, 21, as he grew up in that environment as the son of the legendary Fernando Redondo.
      Fernando enjoyed a stunning 19-year career that saw him dazzling the crowds around the world during his time at Real Madrid, AC Milan and Argentina.
      And now Federico is looking to follow in his dad’s footsteps, starting in the MLS.
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      Inter Miami announced they signed the midfielder from Argentinos Juniors, which is the same club where Fernando’s career kicked off.
      The Argentina Under-23 international has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with a club option to extend until 2028.
      Federico has penned a youth contract and the paperwork is expected to be completed once his visa is finalised.
      Inter Miami chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said: “We’re pleased to bring an exciting young midfielder like Federico to Inter Miami.
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      “He’s a very promising player who is sharp with the ball at his feet, and shows awareness out of possession.
      “We believe in his potential, but also feel he will immediately be a strong addition to our squad as we look to build on our successes in 2024.”
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      Federico joined Argentinos Juniors in 2013 at the tender age of 10 years old and spent nine years in the youth ranks.
      The defensive midfielder made his senior debut in 2022 and went on to amass two goals as well as two assists in 58 appearances.
      Federico said: “I’m very happy to join a Club that is growing so much. It’s a great opportunity to share the pitch with top players.
      “I’m looking forward to integrating in the group with my teammates. We have to go step by step but always dream big.” More

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      Inside Dani Alves’ Spanish prison with its own swimming pool that John McAfee likened to ‘the Hilton’ before his death

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      DANI ALVES will serve his rape sentence in a Spanish prison a famous former convict likened to a “Hilton” hotel.The former Barcelona and Brazil defender was this week found guilty of raping a woman in a Spanish nightclub on New Year’s Eve in December 2022.
      Ex-Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves has been found guilty of rapeCredit: AFP
      The 40-year-old has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years behind barsCredit: AFP
      Alves will serve his sentence at the Brians 2 Prison outside of BarcelonaCredit: REUTERS
      The prison is not the most intimidating in comparison to othersCredit: DEPARTAMENT DE JUSTICA
      Alves, who protested his innocence throughout the trial, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years behind bars for the vile attack.
      The 40-year-old will serve his sentence at the Brians 2 prison, where he’s been on remand since January 2.
      The prison, which was opened in 2007 to help overcrowding in other penitentiaries, is home to 1500 inmates.
      But it’s not your run-of-the-mill prison.
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      Brians 2, which is just over 20 miles away from Barcelona city centre, includes a massive swimming pool for convicts to keep cool during the sweltering summer months.
      Alves, according to reports, is set to share the prison with a former bodyguard of his old Brazil team-mate Ronaldinho.
      Marca claims Ronaldinho’s former protector – a man named Coutinho – is also behind bars at Brians 2 following a conviction for sexual assault.
      The most famous resident of the prison was antivirus software pioneer John McAfee, who died in its walls in June 2021.
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      Anti-virus pioneer John McAfee likened Brians 2 to a ‘Hilton’ hotelCredit: AP
      McAfee – who was locked up in Brians 2 in October 2021 – faced multiple charges of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion in America before his death.
      And he was pleasantly surprised by the conditions of what proved to be his home for the final days of his life.
      Dani Alves’ model ex Joana Sanz arrives at court to reveal what ‘drunk’ ex-Barcelona star told her moments after ‘rape’
      He said: “Life in Spanish prisons is like the Hilton compared to the abject surrealism and dehumanization of American prisons.
      “Here I am treated as a human being instead of a number.”
      Although it’s a far cry from most prisons, Brians 2 has experienced its fair share of violence.
      Before McAfee’s arrest, a prisoner – who had been jailed for sexually exploiting minors and disabled individuals – was stabbed 29 times in his chest, neck and abdomen.
      An inmate with mental health problems also attacked his fellow inmates and staff in April 2020 before eventually being restrained.
      Multiple-time LaLiga and Champions League winner Alves vehemently denied his accusers’ claims before being sentenced to hard time.
      He admitted to having sexual intercourse with the victim at the plush Sutton nightclub and claimed it was consensual.
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      Prosecutors for the State and the victim had sought heftier punishments for Alves, demanding nine and 12-year sentences respectfully.
      Alves and his legal team plan to appeal his sentence. More

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      Dani Alves’ ex-wife Joana Sanz looks defiant in selfie posted MINUTES after former Barcelona star found guilty of rape

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      DANI Alves’ estranged wife Joana Sanz posted a glowing selfie just minutes after the former footballer was found guilty of rape.The Spanish model appeared unfazed in the snap she uploaded on her Instagram story – just a few minutes after the sentence of her ex-husband was announced.
      Joana Sanz posted the selfie a few minutes after Alves’ sentenceCredit: instagram/@joanasanz
      The Brazilian footballer was found guilty of raping a woman at a nightclub in BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
      The Spanish model posted a photo of herself holding a coffeeCredit: instagram/joanasanz
      Sanz testified in court Alves “smelled of alcohol” after arriving home the night of December 30Credit: Getty
      Sanz, who is in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria for an advertisement shoot, according to El Español, posted a series of snaps on Instagram.
      In one of them she shared a photo of herself holding a coffee as she is surrounded by makeup tools.
      The model testified in court earlier this month that her ex-husband “smelled of alcohol” and “he bumped into several pieces of furniture and collapsed on the bed” when he arrived home the night of December 30.
      This morning the ex-Barcelona star, 40, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for raping a woman in the toilets of the nightclub Sutton in Barcelona.
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      He was also ordered to pay the victim £130,000 (150,000 euros) and to stay away from her for nine-and-a-half years.
      The court said in a statement: “The sentence considers that it has been proven that the victim did not consent and that there is evidence, in addition to the testimony of the plaintiff, to consider the rape proven.”
      State prosecutors were seeking nine years while the lawyers representing Alves’s accuser wanted 12 years.
      Alves, who has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest last year, was then transferred back to Brians 2 prison.
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      Speaking outside the court, Alves’s lawyer Inés Guardiola said they were planning to appeal the sentence.
      She told reporters:” Four and a half years is much better than 9 and 12 that the accusation requested, but we are going to appeal because I still believe in Mr. Alves’ innocence. 
      Dani Alves’ model ex Joana Sanz arrives at court to reveal what ‘drunk’ ex-Barcelona star told her moments after ‘rape’
      “We are going to review the sentence, but I can tell you that we are going to appeal.
      “We continue to believe in the innocence of Mr. Alves. He already knows the sentence and is whole.
      “We will defend his innocence to the end.”
      Alves had appeared before court two weeks ago and denied the allegations insisting the encounter had been consensual. 
      He denied any wrongdoing, telling his defence lawyer that he is “not that type of man”.
      The three-day trial at Barcelona’s Audiencia Provincial Court saw the victim, witnesses and experts testifying.
      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.
      During the first day of the footballer’s trial, a friend and cousin of his accuser claimed he also groped them in the VIP area.
      The two women claim he then invited their friend, the alleged rape victim, to follow him through a separate door after flirting with her.
      The dad-of-two has made repeated bail requests but they have all been turned down, with judges saying his alleged victim’s version of events was coherent and pointing out Alves had changed his story several times as the evidence authorities have against him has emerged.
      He was sacked by Mexican side UNAM Pumas following his arrest after he flew back to Barcelona to attend his mother-in-law’s funeral.
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      As well as two spells at Barcelona, Alves has played for Seville, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Sao Paulo.
      Sanz claimed her ex-husband stumbled on furniture after coming home that nightCredit: Instagram @joanasanz
      Alves was transferred back to Brian 2 prison after the sentencingCredit: EPA More

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      Dani Alves news — Ex-Barcelona star to appeal court decision after being found guilty of rape

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      FORMER Barcelona star Dani Alves has been jailed for more than four years after being found guilty of raping a woman in a Spanish nightclub.The court ordered that Alves pay £130,000 (150,000 euros) to the victim and sentenced him to four and a half years behind bars.
      “The sentence considers that it has been proven that the victim did not consent, and that there is evidence, in addition to the testimony of the plaintiff, to consider the rape proven,” the court said in a statement.
      The Brazilian right-back has denied the allegations and is set to appeal the decision.
      Alves previously admitted to having sex with a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022 but insisted it was consensual.
      Follow our live blog below for the latest news and updates…
      Alves’ wife posts selfie a few minutes after sentencing
      Dani Alves’ estranged wife Joana Sanz posted a glowing selfie just minutes after the former footballer was found guilty of rape.
      The Spanish model appeared unfazed in the snap she uploaded on her Instagram story – just a few minutes after the sentence of her ex-husband was announced.
      Sanz, who is in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria for an advertisement shoot, according to El Español, posted a series of snaps on Instagram.

      Copy linkCopiedAlves reportedly asked Neymar for help
      Dani Alves contacted his friend and former teammate Neymar Jr for financial and legal help, according to Brazilian media.
      UOL Esporte reported earlier this year that Neymar’s father, Neymar Sr, gave Alves money to help pay a €150,000 fine to the Spanish courts for “mitigating compensation for damaged caused.”
      Alves also reportedly appointed Gustavo Xisto, a long-serving legal representative for Neymar Sr’s businesses, as his lawyer in June last year.
      Alves and Neymar Jr were teammates at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazilian national team.
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedWho is Dani Alves?
      Alves’s new life behind bars is a far cry from his career as a footballer, which included him playing as a right-back for La Liga side Barcelona.
      During his time on the pitch, he won six La Liga titles, two Ligue 1 titles and the Serie A.
      Alves also won the UEFA Champions League on three occasions while playing for Barcelona in 2009, 2011 and 2015.
      After a successful spell in Spain, Alves moved to Juventus in 2016 on a free transfer.
      He helped the Turin club to a League title, a Coppa Italia and was an important part of the side that reached the 2017 UEFA Champions League final, losing to Real Madrid.
      After just one season in Italy, Alves joined French side Paris Saint-Germain, where he enjoyed further trophy success.
      Copy linkCopiedWhat has Dani Alves been found guilty of?
      Dani Alves has been found guilty of raping a woman in the toilet of a Barcelona nightclub.
      The Brazilian defender was accused of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub on December 30, 2022.
      He has previously confirmed he had sex with a woman in the nightclub’s toilet but insisted it was consensual.
      Alves has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in January 2023.
      He has now been jailed for four and a half years.
      Copy linkCopiedHow long will Dani Alves go to jail for?
      Alves was sentenced to four-and-a-half years behind bars for rape.
      The court also ordered Alves to pay £130K (150,000 euros) in compensation to the victim.
      The ruling included a nine-and-a-half-year restraining order from the accuser.
      The court said in a statement: “The sentence considers that it has been proven that the victim did not consent and that there is evidence, in addition to the testimony of the plaintiff, to consider the rape proven.”
      Following the sentence, Alves was sent to Brians 2 prison in Barcelona. He had previously been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in January 2023.
      Alves can appeal his sentence.
      Copy linkCopiedAlves changed his testimony several times
      Dani Alves changed his story several times as the evidence authorities had against him emerged.
      The Brazillian footballer has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in January 2023, and was denied repeated bail requests by judges who said his story was inconsistent, while his victim’s version of events remained coherent.
      He first denied knowing his accuser, only to later claim that they had met but nothing happened between them.
      He then changed his version of events again, claiming they had consexual sex: “We were both enjoying ourselves,” he alleged.
      Copy linkCopiedAlves showed no remorse
      Dani Alves refused to apologise to his victim in an interview with a Spanish journalist last year while he was in prison.
      In an exclusive interview from his cell in Brians 2 Prison near Barcelona last June with Spanish TV and newspaper reporter Mayka Navarro, he claimed: “The only person I have to ask for forgiveness is my wife, Joana Sanz.”
      Copy linkCopiedDani Alves could be released in May 2025
      Dani Alves could be released as early as May 2025, despite being sentenced today to four years in prison.
      This is because the ex-Barcelona star has already served one year and one month in prison.
      According to Marca, this could see a judge grant the footballer an early release as soon as May next year.
      Copy linkCopied’A triumph of feminism’
      The general secretary of the left-wing party Podemos has declared Dani Alves’ jailing as a “triumph of feminism.”
      Ione Belarra said: “Years ago this case would have fallen into total impunity.
      “Everyone knows that a rich and famous sexual offender would have gotten away completely unscathed.
      “The sentence is a triumph of feminism.”
      Copy linkCopied‘Anguish and terror’
      The complainant told the court of the “anguish and terror” she felt after Alves’ alleged attack.
      One of her friends told the court she had cried “uncontrollably” after leaving the bathroom.
      The 23-year-old said Alves was both physically and verbally abusive towards her before raping her in the bathroom of a high-end Barcelona nightclub.
      Copy linkCopiedDani Alves to appeal court decision
      Dani Alves’ defence lawyer, Inés Guardiola, has announced to the press at Barcelona Court that they will appeal the sentence, as per Marca. 
      “We are going to review the sentence, but I can tell you that we are going to appeal,” the lawyer said.
      “We continue to believe in the innocence of Mr. Alves. He already knows the sentence and is whole.
      “We will defend his innocence to the end.”
      Copy linkCopiedDani Alves’ career as former Barcelona star jailed for rape
      As well as two spells at Barcelona, Dani Alves played for Seville, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Sao Paulo during his playing career.
      Considered by many the greatest full-backs of all time, he became the oldest player to represent Brazil at the World Cup in December 2022 in Qatar.
      He has now been jailed for more than four years after being found guilty of rape.
      Copy linkCopiedFootballer’s ex claims Alves ‘stank of alcohol’
      Dani Alves’ ex-wife says he “stank of alcohol and collapsed in bed” after arriving home from a night out where he allegedly raped a woman.
      Model Joana Sanz told her ex-husband’s rape trial in Barcelona that Alves also rang her “drunk” from the club where he allegedly forced himself on a 23-year-old woman.
      The Brazilian defender, 40, has been jailed for raping a woman in the toilet of an upmarket Barcelona nightclub on December 30, 2022.
      Copy linkCopiedThe timeline of Dani Alves’ case

      December 30, 2022: A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted in the toilets of Sutton nightclub
      January 1, 2023: Cops in Barcelona are investigating an alleged sexual assault in a nightclub involving Dani Alves.
      January 5, 2023: Dani Alves’s alleged victim makes a formal complaint claiming she was sexually assaulted. CCTV footage shows Alves had been alone for 47 seconds in a toilet at the nightclub with his accuser
      January 20, 2023: Alves had been remanded in custody by a judge in Barcelona. He initially denies ever meeting his accuser but later confirms they had sex in the nightclub’s toilets – but insists was consensual
      January 31, 2023: His wife Joana Sanz, 29, demands divorce
      February 8, 2023: It emerges that Alves is said to be receiving ‘VIP treatment’ in prison
      March 17, 2023: Alves is going on hunger strike following split from wife
      November 14, 2023: The footballer is ordered to stand trial for the alleged assault
      November 24, 2023: Prosecutors demand nine years jail time and to pay the alleged victim  £130,000, if found guilty
      February 5, 2024: Alves appears in court in Spain facing twelve years in jail
      February 6 2024: Joana Sanz testified in court about a “drunk” phone call her husband made to her after the alleged assault
      February 7 2024: Alves tells a Spanish court the encounter was consensual
      February 22 2004: Alves is jailed for more than four years after being found guilty of rape.

      Copy linkCopiedVictim recounts attack
      Dani Alves’ accuser told the prosecution that she was forced to stay in the bathroom with the footballer after asking to leave.
      She claimed he was aggressive with her, insulting and slapping her before forcing the victim to have sex with him.
      During the first day of the footballer’s trial a friend and cousin of his accuser claimed he also groped them in the VIP area.
      The two women claim he then invited their friend, the alleged rape victim, to follow him through a separate door after flirting with her.
      Copy linkCopiedWhat has Dani Alves been found guilty of?
      Dani Alves has been found guilty of raping a woman in the toilet of a Barcelona nightclub.
      The Brazilian defender was accused of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub on December 30, 2022.
      He has previously confirmed he had sex with a woman in the nightclub’s toilet but insisted it was consensual.
      Alves has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest in January 2023.
      He has now been jailed for four and a half years.
      Copy linkCopiedEx-Barcelona star found guilty of rape
      Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves has been jailed for more than four years after being found guilty of raping a woman in a Spanish nightclub.
      The court ordered that Alves pay £130,000 (150,000 euros) to the victim and sentenced him to four and a half years behind bars.
      “The sentence considers that it has been proven that the victim did not consent, and that there is evidence, in addition to the testimony of the plaintiff, to consider the rape proven,” the court said in a statement.
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