The provisional freedom granted to former footballer Dani Alves has been making headlines around the world after he was released from prison on March 25th. Alves paid a bail of one million euros to await his sentence of four years and six months for the sexual assault of a young woman in a nightclub in Barcelona.
The 40-year-old must now report weekly to the Provincial Court of Barcelona as part of his legal obligations. During his first appearance, Alves was met with a series of screams from a person at the scene, who accused him of having money to commit such crimes. The tense encounter was captured on video and published by Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
Despite the public scrutiny, Alves continues to proclaim his innocence with the support of his lawyer, Inés Guardiola. His legal team plans to appeal the court’s decision, while Alves remains confined to his home in Esplugues de Llobregat.
Recently, Alves made headlines again for holding a party just hours after his release, celebrating his father’s birthday with friends. His brothers have flown to Barcelona to show their support as Alves navigates through this difficult time. The footballer’s lawyer maintains her belief in his innocence and vows to continue fighting for justice.