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Dani Alves’ Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned by Spanish Court

Alabi Abeeb
Alabi Abeeb
Published: June 14, 2025
Last updated: June 14, 2025
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  • Dani Alves’ Sexual Assault Conviction Overturned by Spanish Court.
  • Dani Alves’ Legal Battle: From Conviction to Freedom.
  • Key Reasons Why the Court Overturned Alves’ Conviction.

Former Brazilian football star Dani Alves has won his appeal, with a Spanish court overturning his sexual assault conviction.

The 41-year-old was initially sentenced to four and a half years in prison for allegedly assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022.

However, the appeals court ruled that inconsistencies in the case made the conviction invalid.

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Background of the Case

Alves was convicted in February 2024 of sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman at a nightclub in Barcelona.

The court had sentenced him to four years and six months in prison.

Despite this, Alves consistently denied the allegations.

In March 2024, he was granted bail after paying €1 million while awaiting his appeal.

His legal team argued that the evidence presented in the trial did not conclusively prove the charges against him.

A panel of three female judges and one male judge unanimously decided to overturn Alves’ conviction.

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They stated that the accuser’s testimony alone was not strong enough to dismiss Alves’ right to be presumed innocent.

The court also noted contradictions between the woman’s account and nightclub surveillance footage.

These inconsistencies raised doubts about the prosecution’s case, leading to the verdict being overturned.

Dani Alves’ Football Career and Legacy

Beyond the controversy, Dani Alves remains one of the most celebrated footballers of his generation.

Known for his time at Barcelona, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain, he is one of the most decorated players in football history, with 43 career trophies.

Alves began his career at Bahia in 2001 before making a name for himself at Sevilla.

He later joined Barcelona, where he won multiple La Liga and Champions League titles. His contributions to the sport have cemented his place among football’s greatest right-backs.

Conclusion

The decision to overturn Alves’ conviction marks a turning point in his legal battle.

While he has now been cleared by the court, the case has undeniably affected his public image and career.

As he moves forward, discussions around his legacy will likely continue in both legal and football circles.

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