Dani Alves Found Guilty in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case

The former Barcelona star faces a significant prison sentence after a court in Spain convicted him of sexually assaulting a young woman in a nightclub.

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves has been convicted of sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona nightclub, facing a potential nine-year prison sentence.
Alves denied the allegations, claiming the encounter was consensual, but the court found the victim's account credible.
The trial, dubbed 'the trial of the year' in Spain, concluded with Alves' conviction after hearing from over 20 witnesses, including the victim, police officers, and experts.
Alves has been in pre-trial jail since January 2023, with his bail requests denied due to flight risk concerns.
This marks the first high-profile sex crime trial in Spain since the implementation of the 'only yes means yes' law, emphasizing consent in defining sex crimes.