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      Football club mascot accused of sex harassment after grabbing female reporter so tight she ‘felt sweat through costume’

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      A FEMALE reporter has accused a smiling football mascot of sexual harassment after he grabbed her and pushed at her head.Gisele Kumpel was left disgusted by the man’s alleged actions after she claimed his sweat could even be felt through the costume when he unwillingly hugged her.
      Gisele Kumpel has accused a football mascot of sexual harassment during a game in BrazilCredit: X/@Gikumpel
      The Internacional mascot, known as Saci, has been suspended by the club over the claimsCredit: Instagram
      Kumpel, a female broadcaster who works on football matches in Brazil, labelled the man behind the costume an “idiot” and a “criminal” for the alleged acts.
      The claims say that Kumpel was forcefully hugged by the Internacional mascot, known as Saci, after a winning goal in the game.
      Kumpel then described having her head pushed as the embrace continued for far too long.
      The final allegation against the man was that he made a kissing gesture in her direction – an act that left her horrified and feeling singled out among her fellow male reporters.
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      I could hear the sound of the kiss and I felt his sweatGisele KumpelRadio Monumental broadcaster
      Kumpel spoke out against the mascot describing what she claims happened: “He came up to me and hugged me.
      “He stayed hugging me. Even with the mask on, he pushed my head and made a gesture of kissing me.
      “I could hear the sound of the kiss and I felt his sweat.
      “I was the only woman on that side of the field. There were other journalists, but he only did that to me.”
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      She later took to social media to say: “Another day of women wanting to do their job in football and suffering for it with idiots who are criminals.”
      The shocking allegations were all given to the police who are now investigating them.
      Internatcional also handed over any pitch side footage they had from the game.
      The mascot has been suspended by the club but is yet to be formally named by them or local media.
      International said in a statement: “Regarding the registration of an incident related to the figure of the Saci mascot, Sport Club Internacional informs that it sent the images of its internal monitoring circuit to the Police Station in charge of investigating the episode.”
      “We trust that all the facts will be duly clarified with the authority police.
      “Therefore, and pending the prompt resolution of the case, the employee responsible for the mascot and the Club itself will remain at the disposal of the authorities.
      “Until the process is completed, the employee will be separated from the representation of Saci.”
      Kumpel showed pictures of herself at the local police station online after speaking to cops about the alleged harassment.
      She vowed to keep up with her complaints and make sure they are dealt with properly “so that no other woman goes through this”.
      All of the allegations come from Internacional’s clash with Gremio on February, 25.
      The wide-eyed mascot who wears Internacional’s classic red home strip and cap was celebrating a last gasp winner in the highly competitive contest that ended 3-2.
      Saci is permanently seen with a big grinning smile on his huge foam head.
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      The shocking claims wrecked what should’ve been a night of celebrations in Porto Alegre as the team went top of the table in the Brasileirão Série A.
      Video later emerged of Kumpel behind the goal at the game with Saci standing nearby.
      Kumpel claimed she was hugged, pushed and forced to watch the mascot make kissing gestures at her during the gameCredit: @gisele_kumpel/CEN
      Kumpel took the allegations to the cops after the incident and says she will continue to pursue them for women across the worldCredit: X/@Gikumpel More

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      ‘Talented’ teen rally car driver, 15, and co-driver, 35, killed in horror crash during race after veering into ditch

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      A TEENAGER and his co-driver have been killed in a deadly rally sprint crash in New Zealand.The pair who tragically died have been named as 15-year-old Brooklyn Horan, and Tyson Jemmett, 35.
      A teenage racer has been tragically killed during the Arcadia Road Rallysprint in New ZealandCredit: Facebook
      His co-driver was also in the car at the time of the tragic crashCredit: Facebook
      Horan and Jemmet had been racing at the Arcadia Road Rallysprint in Paparoa when their car crashed into a river.
      A police investigator said that the car had skidded off the gravel road and plunged into a river swollen with rain.
      The pair were pronounced dead on the scene by emergency services.
      MotorSport New Zealand have confirmed that Horan had been driving the car when it crashed.
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      Although New Zealanders can’t obtain a driver’s licence until they are 16, younger drivers are able to compete under certain conditions.
      On MotorSport New Zealand’s website, it says that the junior driver program “allows people aged between 12 and 16 the ability to obtain a competition licence”.
      According to MotorSport, it is not uncommon for young drivers to participate in these competitions.
      However, the organisation has announced that it will be undertaking a thorough investigation.
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      “The event took place on Arcadia Road in Paparoa which was closed to the public for the duration of the event under the authority of the local Road Controlling Authority,” MotorSport said in its statement.
      “It is too early in the investigation to comment on what the main contributing factors to the crash were, however, it does not seem as though the road was in a detrimental or unsafe condition.”
      Motorsport New Zealand president Wayne Christie added: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of these two competitors and all involved with the Arcadia Road Rallysprint.
      “The whole motorsport community will be understandably shocked and upset by this terrible tragedy.
      “We will be offering support to all those involved in the coming days.”
      Tributes to the pair have been flooding social media.
      World Rally Championship winner Hyden Paddon has taken to X to express his condolences after learning of the double fatal crash.
      He said: “Such a tragic event yesterday of two great people taken too early.
      “Brooklyn Horan was one of the most exciting young rally talents who was destined for big things, and Tyson who was a massive rally fan and family man.
      “Your career may have only just been starting but you had already left your mark.”
      Winger Motorsport said: “On behalf of the team at Winger Motorsport, we send our condolences to the friends and family of Brooklyn Horan and his co-driver Tyson.”
      1Eighty Racing added: “Such a raw talent! You will be missed on the track and our thoughts go out to your family.”
      While Hodgson Motorsport posted: “It is with a very heavy heart that today we heard the absolutely devastating news that Brooklyn passed away doing the very thing we grew to love together as families.
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      “It’s times like these that you remember that the sport we chose comes with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.”
      “Brooklyn you were an amazing kind loving happy kid and that hadn’t changed years later when we crossed paths again back at off-roading last year, the cheeky smile was still the same, you had just grown a weeee bit taller.” More

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      Dani Alves statue wrapped in duct tape & bin bags as furious locals demand its removed after shamed star jailed for rape

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      DANI Alves’ statue was wrapped in duct tape and bin bags as his hometown wants it removed following his rape conviction.The former Barcelona star was jailed for more than four years after being found guilty of raping a woman in a Spanish nightclub.
      Alves was found guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona nightclubCredit: AP
      Dani Alves’ statue in his hometown, Juazeiro, was wrapped in duct tape and bin bags as locals demand to get it removedCredit: X/@MCITY_8
      The life-size statue shows Alves wearing the Brazilian national team shirt and a football at his feetCredit: X/@MCITY_8
      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 Brazilian right-back has denied the allegations and is set to appeal the decision.
      Neighbours in his hometown of Juazeiro, in the state of Bahia, wrapped his statue with bin bags and duct tape in a bid to get it removed following Alves’ sentencing.
      According to Marca, a local wrote on social media: “It’s about time to vandalise the statue of Dani Alves on the outskirts of Juazeiro, right?
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      “It has gotten embarrassing.”
      The statue was unveiled in 2020 as a tribute to Alves, born and raised in Juazeiro.
      The statue is located in the central region of the city and displays a life-size Daniel Alves wearing the Brazilian national team shirt and a football at his feet.
      But the work has been vandalised several times since the player’s arrest.
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      The Juazeiro City Council is now considering removing the statue but said it will only comment on the matter after the athlete’s case has become final, Estadao reports.
      It has been revealed that Alves could be released from prison as soon as July 20 when he will have served a third of his sentence, reported Spanish media.
      Dani Alves’ model ex Joana Sanz arrives at court to reveal what ‘drunk’ ex-Barcelona star told her moments after ‘rape’
      He would be allowed to leave jail to work or “participate in activities” for the day before returning at night as per Spanish law. It is not clear what these activities will be.
      The disgraced footballer could also exchange part of his sentence in Spain for expulsion to Brazil, lawyer Agustín Martínez Becerra told Globo G1.
      Spanish law states that foreigners sentenced between one and five years in prison can request to exchange their sentence for expulsion to their home country.
      As well as two spells at Barcelona, Alves has played for Seville, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Sao Paulo.
      He is widely considered one of the greatest full-backs of all time and became the oldest player to represent Brazil at the World Cup in December 2022 in Qatar.
      The Brazilian defender was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison but he may be able to leave in a matter of monthsCredit: AFPTimeline of Dani Alves’ caseDecember 30, 2022: A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted in the toilets of Sutton nightclub

      January 1, 2023: Cops in Barcelona investigate an alleged sexual assault in a nightclub involving Dani Alves
      January 5, 2023: Dani Alves’ 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 is 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 a divorce
      February 8, 2023: It emerges that Alves is said to be receiving ‘VIP treatment’ in prison
      March 17, 2023: Alves goes on a 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 More

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      Liverpool ace Trent Alexander-Arnold hires private security after being hounded by sex-crazed fan for a year

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      LIVERPOOL and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold has been hounded for a year by a sex-crazed stalker.The ace has had to hire a bodyguard and private detective.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold has been hounded for a year by a sex-crazed stalkerCredit: Reuters
      Members of Alexander-Arnold’s family have also been bombarded with sick messagesCredit: Getty
      He has also changed his mobile number, installed CCTV and alarms and has his post screened after being sent obscene letters and materials.
      The woman has turned up at his house, Liverpool’s training ground and Trent’s favourite restaurants.
      As a result the injured defender, 26, has been advised not to put any of his movements on social media.
      Members of his family have also been bombarded with sick messages.
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      The shock news comes the day before Liverpool face Chelsea at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final.
      Management at Anfield have been alerted to the situation, and are providing “full support” to the player.
      A source said: “This has been more than a year of hell for Trent.
      “This woman has terrorised him and his family, bombarding him with explicit messages, getting hold of his number and calling him endlessly and sending unhinged letters and obscene materials to his Cheshire home.
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      “It’s been a really worrying time, and Trent has done his utmost not to let it affect his performances on the pitch.”
      It is not known if police have been alerted. Four months ago Trent cheated death in a car crash near Knutsford.
      Sky Sports viewers in stitches at Roy Keane’s face as new pundit Sturridge tells Trent to ‘keep it funky with ya boy’
      The England international footballer has had to hire a bodyguardCredit: Getty More

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      Dani Alves’ ex-wife Joana Sanz accidentally shares bizarre letter pleading for forgiveness disgraced rapist wrote to her

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      DANI Alves’ ex-wife Joana Sanz accidentally shared a bizarre letter the disgraced rapist wrote to her from prison.The Brazilian defender, 40, was found guilty for raping a woman in the bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022.
      Dani Alves allegedly wrote an intimate letter to his ex-wife Joana Sanz from prisonCredit: Getty
      The model said she accidentally shared the handwritten note on Instagram before deleting itCredit: Instagram
      Before being handed a four-and-a-half year jail sentence on Thursday, Alves wrote his ex an intimate letter from his cell as he awaited trial.
      He pleaded for forgiveness and thanked the model for being a strong woman as she went through “such a difficult time”, Vogue reports.
      Alves then declared his love for Joana, writing that he loves her very much, will always be with her, and that together, they are stronger.
      The letter also expressed gratitude for the model’s resilience amid the scandal.
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      It read: “Within my imperfection, I learned that I cannot dedicate my time to what was, but rather transform my energy into what is.And what it is, is that you are what I dreamed of.
      “What I dreamed of and what I continue to dream of. I want to take all the paths with you. I didn’t have the wrong woman, yes, it was you.
      “There is not a single day, not a single moment, not a single plan in which you are not there.
      “I pray every day for the day to come that I can see you wake up. Nostalgia is not about not being able to do it now.
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      “Wherever, whatever, whatever, but with you always by my side. I feel strange feelings. I love you.”
      Joana shared love note on her Instagram page in September, captioning the post: “Everyone knows, everyone knows, knows s***.”
      Dani Alves’ model ex Joana Sanz arrives at court to reveal what ‘drunk’ ex-Barcelona star told her moments after ‘rape’
      Followers were quick to investigate who was the mystery writer by comparing the handwriting with a letter that the footballer wrote to her in March.
      “That’s Daniel’s handwriting,” one user wrote.
      Another added: “[That’s a] love letter written by him.”
      But the model quickly removed the post, saying she had meant to share it with her best friends only.
      She wrote: “I mistakenly posted something for everyone that was for best friends.
      “Tremendous speed of the media. Do they activate a follow-up on my Instagram with notifications or something?”
      Dani Alves was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison and ordered to pay £130,000 (150,000 euros) to the victim for the assault.
      But it can now be revealed that the Brazilian could be released from prison as soon as July 20 when he will have served a third of his sentence, reported Spanish media.
      Alves would be allowed to leave jail to work or “participate in activities” for the day before returning at night as per Spanish law. It is not clear what these activities will be.
      The disgraced footballer could also exchange part of his sentence in Spain for expulsion to Brazil, lawyer Agustín Martínez Becerra told Globo G1.
      Spanish law states that foreigners sentenced between one and five years in prison can request to exchange their sentence for expulsion to their home country.
      He said: “In Spain, a foreign person sentenced to less than five years can ask to be expelled immediately.
      “He [Daniel Alves] has two nationalities, and can claim that he is Brazilian.”
      But Becerra explained that Alves would only be able to make the request after a second instance court decision.
      The footballer’s Thursday sentencing is still deemed as a first instance decision, which Becerra calls “provisional”.
      A second instance decision could be reached if Alves decides to go through with his appeal and succeeds.
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      As well as two spells at Barcelona, Alves has played for Seville, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Sao Paulo.
      He is widely considered one of the greatest full-backs of all time and became the oldest player to represent Brazil at the World Cup in December 2022 in Qatar.
      Alves was found guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona nightclubCredit: AP
      Joana Sanz, pictured arriving in court, said her ex-husband ‘smelled’ of alcohol on the night of the crimeCredit: EPA
      The Brazilian defender was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison but he may be able to leave in a matter of monthsCredit: ReutersTimeline of Dani Alves’ caseDecember 30, 2022: A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted in the toilets of Sutton nightclub

      January 1, 2023: Cops in Barcelona investigate an alleged sexual assault in a nightclub involving Dani Alves
      January 5, 2023: Dani Alves’ 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 is 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 a divorce
      February 8, 2023: It emerges that Alves is said to be receiving ‘VIP treatment’ in prison
      March 17, 2023: Alves goes on a 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 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.
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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.
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      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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