Feed MRSS-S daniel_alves_a, english.elpais.com en-us https://english.elpais.com Thu, 07 May 2026 10:49:57 GMT https://english.elpais.com/society/2026-05-07/the-evangelical-boom-in-madrid-packed-stadiums-bus-advertising-and-political-connections.html Thu, 07 May 2026 10:49:57 GMT https://english.elpais.com/society/2026-05-07/the-evangelical-boom-in-madrid-packed-stadiums-bus-advertising-and-political-connections.html Lucía Franco The presence of this religious community has grown by 30% in a decade in the Spanish capital The presence of this religious community has grown by 30% in a decade in the Spanish capital Madrid Franklin Graham Billy Graham Al Jazeera Donald Trump Dani Alves PP José Luis Martínez Almeida Dani Alves Dani Alves during an appearance at the Metropolitano stadium. The Change Madrid. Dani Alves during an appearance at the Metropolitano stadium. The Change Madrid. <p>Religious battles are no longer fought only in churches. They’re also being waged on buses. For days now, advertisements for the Festival of Hope featuring American preacher Franklin Graham have been appearing on Madrid’s Municipal Transportation Company (EMT) buses. The posters, which cover the sides of the vehicles, include a direct invitation: “Share the love of Jesus Christ with people from all over Madrid.” The event, expected to draw a large crowd, will be held on May 30 and 31 at the Vistalegre Palace concert venue and, according to the website, will bring together evangelical churches from all over Spain around the son of the legendary televangelist <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-03-25/country-music-movies-tv-and-preachers-how-white-evangelicals-fractured-the-united-states.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-03-25/country-music-movies-tv-and-preachers-how-white-evangelicals-fractured-the-united-states.html">Billy Graham</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2026-05-07/the-evangelical-boom-in-madrid-packed-stadiums-bus-advertising-and-political-connections.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spain/2025-03-28/former-barcelona-soccer-player-dani-alves-acquitted-of-sexual-assault.html Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:26:55 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spain/2025-03-28/former-barcelona-soccer-player-dani-alves-acquitted-of-sexual-assault.html Rebeca Carranco The Catalan High Court has upheld the ex-footballer’s appeal, citing ‘evidentiary insufficiencies’ in the original verdict The Catalan High Court has upheld the ex-footballer’s appeal, citing ‘evidentiary insufficiencies’ in the original verdict Daniel Alves Barcelona Alberto Estevez ALBERTO ESTÉVEZ (EFE) Comienza en la Audiencia de Barcelona el juicio contra Dani Alves por agresión sexual Former FC Barcelona Brazilian player Dani Alves, sitting on the bench in February 2024 in Barcelona. Former FC Barcelona Brazilian player Dani Alves, sitting on the bench in February 2024 in Barcelona. <p>The Appeals Section of the Catalan High Court in Spain has unanimously overturned the conviction of former FC Barcelona soccer player <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-19/dani-alves-tells-bail-hearing-i-believe-in-justice-im-not-going-to-run-away.html">Dani Alves</a> for sexual assault. The ruling states that the original verdict contains “assessment deficits that prevent us from sharing the appraisal of the trial court and the conclusion it reached.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2025-03-28/former-barcelona-soccer-player-dani-alves-acquitted-of-sexual-assault.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-04-08/dani-alves-seeks-reversal-of-rape-conviction-restoration-of-his-public-image-and-a-return-to-soccer.html Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:52:59 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-04-08/dani-alves-seeks-reversal-of-rape-conviction-restoration-of-his-public-image-and-a-return-to-soccer.html Jesús García Bueno The player, released on bail pending a final sentence, has lodged an appeal for an acquittal having maintained his innocence throughout the trial The player, released on bail pending a final sentence, has lodged an appeal for an acquittal having maintained his innocence throughout the trial Daniel Alves Barcelona Alejandro García (EFE) Dani Alves seeks reversal of rape conviction, restoration of his public image and a return to soccer Dani Alves and his lawyer, Inés Guardiola, last Friday at the Barcelona High Court to comply with the player's weekly appearance. Dani Alves and his lawyer, Inés Guardiola, last Friday at the Barcelona High Court to comply with the player's weekly appearance. <p>Dani Alves ' career in the elite of world soccer ended, although he was not aware of it at the time, on January 20, 2023 when a Barcelona judge investigating the<a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2024-02-05/the-barrier-broken-by-the-woman-who-reported-soccer-player-dani-alves-for-rape-who-is-going-to-believe-me.html"> rape of a young woman at the Sutton nightclub</a> in the Catalan city ordered his incarceration in preventive custody. Alves, who a month earlier had represented Brazil at the Qatar World Cup at the age of 39, was at the time playing for Pumas in Mexico. The club unilaterally terminated his contract upon hearing the news of his imprisonment. His last match as a professional player was on January 8, against FC Juárez. Since then, he has only seen a ball in the courtyard of the Brians 2 prison in Barcelona, where he had been held for the past 14 months.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-04-08/dani-alves-seeks-reversal-of-rape-conviction-restoration-of-his-public-image-and-a-return-to-soccer.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-25/dani-alves-pays-bail-for-release-from-jail-in-spain-while-waiting-appeal-of-rape-conviction.html Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:18:19 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-25/dani-alves-pays-bail-for-release-from-jail-in-spain-while-waiting-appeal-of-rape-conviction.html AP Associated Press The Brazilian soccer player was found guilty of raping a woman in a nightclub in December 2022 and sentenced to four years and six months in prison The Brazilian soccer player was found guilty of raping a woman in a nightclub in December 2022 and sentenced to four years and six months in prison Daniel Alves Barcelona POOL (Reuters) FILE PHOTO: Brazil soccer player Dani Alves sits in court during the first day of his trial in Barcelona Brazil soccer player Dani Alves sits in court during the first day of his trial in Barcelona, Spain, February 5, 2024. Brazil soccer player Dani Alves sits in court during the first day of his trial in Barcelona, Spain, February 5, 2024. <p>Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves paid <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-21/neymars-father-and-a-tax-refund-dani-alves-best-options-to-post-bail-and-walk-out-of-prison.html" target="_blank">1 million euros ($1.2 million) in bail to be released from prison</a> while appealing a rape conviction, a Spanish court said Monday. Alves, who also handed over his passports, was expected to be released later Monday. He will be prohibited from leaving Spain and from approaching or communicating with the victim.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-25/dani-alves-pays-bail-for-release-from-jail-in-spain-while-waiting-appeal-of-rape-conviction.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-21/neymars-father-and-a-tax-refund-dani-alves-best-options-to-post-bail-and-walk-out-of-prison.html Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:15:13 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-21/neymars-father-and-a-tax-refund-dani-alves-best-options-to-post-bail-and-walk-out-of-prison.html Jesús García Bueno The former Barça soccer star, convicted of raping a woman at a Barcelona nightclub, cannot access his bank accounts in Brazil and is seeking alternative sources of cash The former Barça soccer star, convicted of raping a woman at a Barcelona nightclub, cannot access his bank accounts in Brazil and is seeking alternative sources of cash Daniel Alves FC Barcelona David Zorraquino (Europa Press) Brians 2 Penitentiary Center, where Dani Alves has been held for the last 14 months. Brians 2 Penitentiary Center, where Dani Alves has been held for the last 14 months. Brians 2 Penitentiary Center, where Dani Alves has been held for the last 14 months. <p>Dani Alves had been preparing for some time for the possibility, now a reality, of having to <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-20/convicted-soccer-star-dani-alves-allowed-out-of-prison-on-1-million-bail.html">post bail to be released from prison</a>, where he was sent following his arrest in early 2023 over a sexual assault charge. The efforts to raise the money went into high gear this Wednesday, once the Barcelona High Court issued an order in which it set a bail of €1 million ($1.08 million) as a condition for the former FC Barcelona player to be provisionally released pending the final decision <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-22/soccer-star-dani-alves-gets-four-and-a-half-years-in-prison-for-sexual-assault-in-barcelona-nightclub.html">on his conviction</a>, which has been appealed. Alves, who was last month found guilty of raping a 23-year-old at the upscale Sutton club in Barcelona in late December 2022, has been considering two options to make the payment: financial help from the father of Neymar, a former teammate of his at Barça and the Brazilian team; and a hefty tax return that he is expecting to receive in a matter of days.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-21/neymars-father-and-a-tax-refund-dani-alves-best-options-to-post-bail-and-walk-out-of-prison.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-20/convicted-soccer-star-dani-alves-allowed-out-of-prison-on-1-million-bail.html Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:22:42 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-20/convicted-soccer-star-dani-alves-allowed-out-of-prison-on-1-million-bail.html Jesús García Bueno A Barcelona court also ordered him to surrender his passports and prohibited him from approaching the victim, a young woman he sexually assaulted in a nightclub in December 2022 A Barcelona court also ordered him to surrender his passports and prohibited him from approaching the victim, a young woman he sexually assaulted in a nightclub in December 2022 Daniel Alves ALBERTO ESTÉVEZ (EFE) Comienza en la Audiencia de Barcelona el juicio contra Dani Alves por agresión sexual Former Brazilian FC Barcelona player Dani Alves, sitting in the dock moments after the trial against him began. Former Brazilian FC Barcelona player Dani Alves, sitting in the dock moments after the trial against him began. <p>Former FC Barcelona soccer star Dani Alves, who was <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-22/soccer-star-dani-alves-gets-four-and-a-half-years-in-prison-for-sexual-assault-in-barcelona-nightclub.html#?rel=mas">sentenced last month to four and a half years</a> in prison for sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman at an upscale nightclub in Barcelona in 2022, will be conditionally released if he posts bail of €1 million ($1.08 million). The Barcelona court in charge of the case has partially granted a request filed by Alves’ defense to release him pending the final decision on a conviction that is being appealed.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-20/convicted-soccer-star-dani-alves-allowed-out-of-prison-on-1-million-bail.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-19/dani-alves-tells-bail-hearing-i-believe-in-justice-im-not-going-to-run-away.html Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:25:41 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-19/dani-alves-tells-bail-hearing-i-believe-in-justice-im-not-going-to-run-away.html Jesús García Bueno The Barcelona High Court is evaluating the request of the former soccer player, convicted of sexual assault, to be released from prison pending a final sentence The Barcelona High Court is evaluating the request of the former soccer player, convicted of sexual assault, to be released from prison pending a final sentence Daniel Alves Barcelona ALBERTO ESTÉVEZ (EFE) Dani Alves Former FC Barcelona player Dani Alves, sitting in the dock at the Barcelona High Court. Former FC Barcelona player Dani Alves, sitting in the dock at the Barcelona High Court. <p>Former FC Barcelona and Brazil soccer player Dani Alves has declared before judges in Spain that he will not abscond if he is released on bail. “I believe in justice. I’m not going to run away and I will be at the disposal of the court until the end,” he said, according to sources present at a hearing held Tuesday. The soccer star, who was <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-22/soccer-star-dani-alves-gets-four-and-a-half-years-in-prison-for-sexual-assault-in-barcelona-nightclub.html">sentenced to four and a half years</a> in prison for sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman in the Sutton nightclub in Barcelona in December 2022, testified via videoconference before the Barcelona High Court to request his release pending the sentence being made final. Alves’ lawyer Inés Guardiola insisted that the player has roots in Barcelona.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-19/dani-alves-tells-bail-hearing-i-believe-in-justice-im-not-going-to-run-away.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-22/soccer-star-dani-alves-gets-four-and-a-half-years-in-prison-for-sexual-assault-in-barcelona-nightclub.html Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:45:07 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-22/soccer-star-dani-alves-gets-four-and-a-half-years-in-prison-for-sexual-assault-in-barcelona-nightclub.html Jesús García Bueno A Spanish court considers it a proven fact that the former FC Barcelona player penetrated the victim vaginally without her consent, in what amounts to the first major trial following Spain’s new ‘Only Yes Means Yes’ law A Spanish court considers it a proven fact that the former FC Barcelona player penetrated the victim vaginally without her consent, in what amounts to the first major trial following Spain’s new ‘Only Yes Means Yes’ law Daniel Alves Barcelona Andre Penner (AP) Dani Alves in Doha in 2022. Dani Alves in Doha in 2022. Dani Alves in Doha in 2022. <p>A court in Barcelona has sentenced soccer player Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman in the toilets of the Sutton nightclub, in the Catalan capital. The judges <a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2024-02-05/the-barrier-broken-by-the-woman-who-reported-soccer-player-dani-alves-for-rape-who-is-going-to-believe-me.html" target="_blank">gave credibility</a> to the victim’s account and consider it a proven fact that the former FC Barcelona player penetrated his victim vaginally without her consent.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-22/soccer-star-dani-alves-gets-four-and-a-half-years-in-prison-for-sexual-assault-in-barcelona-nightclub.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-07/soccer-star-dani-alves-testifies-he-did-not-sexually-assault-his-accuser.html Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:05:50 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-07/soccer-star-dani-alves-testifies-he-did-not-sexually-assault-his-accuser.html AP Associated Press His accuser has testified that Alves raped her in a bathroom of an upscale Barcelona nightclub early in the morning of Dec. 31, 2022 His accuser has testified that Alves raped her in a bathroom of an upscale Barcelona nightclub early in the morning of Dec. 31, 2022 Daniel Alves Lionel Messi FC Barcelona Barcelona POOL (Reuters) Brazil soccer player Dani Alves sits in court during the first day of his trial in Barcelona Brazil soccer player Dani Alves sits in court during the first day of his trial in Barcelona, Spain, February 5, 2024. Brazil soccer player Dani Alves sits in court during the first day of his trial in Barcelona, Spain, February 5, 2024. <p>Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves denied accusations that<a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-01-20/soccer-player-dani-alves-arrested-in-barcelona-over-alleged-sexual-assault.html"> he sexually assaulted a young woman at a Barcelona nightclub,</a> in testifying before a court on Wednesday.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-02-07/soccer-star-dani-alves-testifies-he-did-not-sexually-assault-his-accuser.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spain/2024-02-05/the-barrier-broken-by-the-woman-who-reported-soccer-player-dani-alves-for-rape-who-is-going-to-believe-me.html Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:13:25 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spain/2024-02-05/the-barrier-broken-by-the-woman-who-reported-soccer-player-dani-alves-for-rape-who-is-going-to-believe-me.html Jesús García Bueno As the trial begins, the victim, who always expressed fear that her identity would be revealed and that nobody would believe her account due to Alves’ fame, will testify behind closed doors As the trial begins, the victim, who always expressed fear that her identity would be revealed and that nobody would believe her account due to Alves’ fame, will testify behind closed doors Daniel Alves Barcelona Spain Sr. García (EL PAÍS) The barrier broken by the woman who reported soccer player Dani Alves for rape: ‘Who is going to believe me?’ <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/_tL0tPasT1mO7d9L5pHLFjFXg2w=/arc-anglerfish-eu-central-1-prod-prisa/public/GSGBBLOWXNAFXDIFIJ6VBKJMRM.jpg" width="2400" height="1350" alt="."></img><p>The 23-year-old girl allegedly raped by <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-01-20/soccer-player-dani-alves-arrested-in-barcelona-over-alleged-sexual-assault.html">Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves</a> at the Sutton nightclub in Barcelona expressed two great fears after the sexual assault: that her name would come to light and that — given the fame of the man she is accusing — nobody would believe her.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2024-02-05/the-barrier-broken-by-the-woman-who-reported-soccer-player-dani-alves-for-rape-who-is-going-to-believe-me.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spain/2024-02-04/dani-alves-trial-for-alleged-sexual-assault-to-start-monday-in-barcelona.html Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:01:34 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spain/2024-02-04/dani-alves-trial-for-alleged-sexual-assault-to-start-monday-in-barcelona.html AP Associated Press State prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence if Alves is convicted while the lawyers representing the alleged victim want 12 years State prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence if Alves is convicted while the lawyers representing the alleged victim want 12 years Barcelona Daniel Alves Amin Mohammad Jamali (Getty Images) Dani Alves’ trial for alleged sexual assault to start Monday in Barcelona Dani Alves of Brazil during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Brazil and Serbia at Lusail Stadium on November 24, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. Dani Alves of Brazil during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Brazil and Serbia at Lusail Stadium on November 24, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. <p>After spending a year in a Spanish jail, Brazilian soccer star&nbsp;<a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-11-14/brazilian-soccer-player-dani-alves-to-face-trial-on-sexual-assault-charge-in-spain.html">Dani Alves&nbsp;will go on trial this week</a> for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman at a Barcelona night club.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2024-02-04/dani-alves-trial-for-alleged-sexual-assault-to-start-monday-in-barcelona.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-11-14/brazilian-soccer-player-dani-alves-to-face-trial-on-sexual-assault-charge-in-spain.html Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:33:32 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-11-14/brazilian-soccer-player-dani-alves-to-face-trial-on-sexual-assault-charge-in-spain.html AP Associated Press The 40-year-old Alves has been in pre-trial jail since January when he was arrested for allegedly assaulting the woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on Dec. 30 The 40-year-old Alves has been in pre-trial jail since January when he was arrested for allegedly assaulting the woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on Dec. 30 Daniel Alves Barcelona Antonio Lacerda (EFE) La Audiencia envía a juicio a Dani Alves acusado de agresión sexual Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves. Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves. <p>Brazilian soccer player<a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-08-02/dani-alves-indicted-in-sexual-assault-case-in-spain.html"> Dani Alves</a> will face trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in a night club last year, a Spanish court said Tuesday.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-11-14/brazilian-soccer-player-dani-alves-to-face-trial-on-sexual-assault-charge-in-spain.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-08-02/dani-alves-indicted-in-sexual-assault-case-in-spain.html Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:18:41 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-08-02/dani-alves-indicted-in-sexual-assault-case-in-spain.html AP Associated Press The Brazilian soccer player told the judge in a Barcelona court that he was not in agreement with the findings of the investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona The Brazilian soccer player told the judge in a Barcelona court that he was not in agreement with the findings of the investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona Daniel Alves Spain Barcelona Hector Vivas (Getty Images) Puebla v Pumas UNAM - Torneo Apertura 2022 Liga MX Dani Alves, on September 23, 2022, in Puebla, Mexico. Dani Alves, on September 23, 2022, in Puebla, Mexico. <p>Dani Alves denied wrongdoing after being<a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-07-31/dani-alves-set-to-be-indicted-in-sexual-assault-case-in-spain.html"> indicted by a judge in a sexual assault case in Spain</a> on Wednesday. The Brazilian soccer star told the judge in a Barcelona court that he was not in agreement with the findings of the investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on Dec. 30.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-08-02/dani-alves-indicted-in-sexual-assault-case-in-spain.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-07-31/dani-alves-set-to-be-indicted-in-sexual-assault-case-in-spain.html Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:42:38 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-07-31/dani-alves-set-to-be-indicted-in-sexual-assault-case-in-spain.html AP Associated Press The Brazilian soccer player has been in custody since January on accusations he sexually assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on Dec. 30 The Brazilian soccer player has been in custody since January on accusations he sexually assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on Dec. 30 Daniel Alves Spain Andre Penner (AP) Dani Alves Soccer player Dani Alves listens to a question during a press conference in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022. Soccer player Dani Alves listens to a question during a press conference in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022. <p>A judge has decided to indict Dani Alves following an investigation into <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-01-20/soccer-player-dani-alves-arrested-in-barcelona-over-alleged-sexual-assault.html">sexual assault accusations against the Brazilian soccer player</a>, a Spanish court said Monday. The judge concluded the investigation and found evidence of wrongdoing by Alves, who has been in custody since January on accusations he sexually assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Barcelona on Dec. 30.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-07-31/dani-alves-set-to-be-indicted-in-sexual-assault-case-in-spain.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-07-31/what-to-do-when-your-star-soccer-player-is-accused-of-rape.html Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:48:15 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-07-31/what-to-do-when-your-star-soccer-player-is-accused-of-rape.html Diego Barcala The number of footballers involved in cases of sexual violence has sparked debate on how clubs, fans and the media should proceed The number of footballers involved in cases of sexual violence has sparked debate on how clubs, fans and the media should proceed Greenwood Manchester United Diego Armando Maradona Jorge Valdano Benjamin Mendy Daniel Alves Corinthians Cuca Ryan Giggs Buda Mendes (Getty Images) What to do when your star footballer is accused of rape Cuca, in 2021, when he was coach of Atletico Mineiro, before a Copa do Brasil match. Cuca, in 2021, when he was coach of Atletico Mineiro, before a Copa do Brasil match. <p>“Oh Mason she said no! Oh Mason she said no!” chanted Southampton fans at Old Trafford,<a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-17/the-battle-to-take-over-manchester-united-the-worlds-most-valuable-soccer-club.html"> Manchester United’s home stadium</a>, a year ago. The 19-year-old local rising star, Mason Greenwood, was suspended and sidelined after his girlfriend, Harriet Robson, shared images of bruises and a bloody lip with her 882,000 followers on Instagram, not to mention the following audio:</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-07-31/what-to-do-when-your-star-soccer-player-is-accused-of-rape.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-02-16/barcelona-court-deliberates-over-dani-alves-preventive-custody-appeal-in-alleged-rape-case.html Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:35:03 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-02-16/barcelona-court-deliberates-over-dani-alves-preventive-custody-appeal-in-alleged-rape-case.html Agencias .,Rodrigo Marinas The defense team of the former FC Barça player is now arguing that as the victim did not suffer any vaginal injuries, the act was consensual The defense team of the former FC Barça player is now arguing that as the victim did not suffer any vaginal injuries, the act was consensual Barcelona Daniel Alves FC Barcelona Juventus PSG Jam Media (Getty) Barcelona court deliberates over Dani Alves preventive custody appeal in alleged rape case Dani Alves during a Pumas match in Mexico. Dani Alves during a Pumas match in Mexico. <p>The Barcelona provincial court handling the case against soccer player Dani Alves held a hearing Thursday in which the prosecution and defense presented their arguments on the appeal filed by the former Barça, PSG and Juventus player against the court’s decision to hold him in custody over allegations Alves raped a young woman in a nightclub in the Catalan capital. Both the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the prosecution have requested that Alves remain in preventive custody, arguing that he presents a flight risk and pointing to the evidence against him. Alves’ defense team, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-01-25/dani-alves-hires-lionel-messis-lawyer-after-contradictory-statement-in-alleged-rape-case.html">led by Cristóbal Martell</a>, who represented Lionel Messi during the Argentina captain’s tax fraud case, argued that as the victim did not suffer any vaginal injuries the act was consensual. As such, the defense now assumes that the complainant was vaginally penetrated during the alleged assault, which Alves initially denied in his statement to the court. Biological tests have since revealed that the woman had traces of semen in her genital area.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-02-16/barcelona-court-deliberates-over-dani-alves-preventive-custody-appeal-in-alleged-rape-case.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-01-25/dani-alves-hires-lionel-messis-lawyer-after-contradictory-statement-in-alleged-rape-case.html Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:20:20 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-01-25/dani-alves-hires-lionel-messis-lawyer-after-contradictory-statement-in-alleged-rape-case.html Jesús García Bueno Cristóbal Martell, who represented the Argentina captain in his tax fraud trial, has been brought in to defend the soccer player, who remains in preventive custody due to flight risk Cristóbal Martell, who represented the Argentina captain in his tax fraud trial, has been brought in to defend the soccer player, who remains in preventive custody due to flight risk América Daniel Alves FC Barcelona Juventus Lionel Messi PSG agustín Cuevas (Getty) Dani Alves hires Lionel Messi’s lawyer Dani Alves, during a match with Pumas, who have terminated the player's contract following his arrest. Dani Alves, during a match with Pumas, who have terminated the player's contract following his arrest. <p>Brazilian soccer star <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-01-21/arrest-shatters-dani-alves-image-as-soccers-witty-winner.html" target="_blank">Dani Alves</a>, a former player for FC Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, has added Cristóbal Martell to his defense team in a case of alleged rape that has led to the 39-year-old being held in pre-trial detention without bail at a Spanish prison after he <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-01-20/soccer-player-dani-alves-arrested-in-barcelona-over-alleged-sexual-assault.html" target="_blank">voluntarily presented himself</a> to the regional police force of Catalonia, the Mossos d’Esquadra, to testify. Martell, who is considered one of Barcelona’s finest legal minds having also represented Lionel Messi during the Argentina captain’s tax fraud case and the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-07-17/ex-catalan-premier-jordi-pujol-and-entire-family-facing-trial-over-suspect-fortune.html" target="_blank">family of former regional premier Jordi Pujol</a>, has been called in to firefight a process that has become increasingly difficult for Alves after he provided a chaotic and contradictory statement to the judge presiding the case. Martell’s involvement with Alves’ defense was announced by the lawyer who accompanied him during that testimony, Miraida Puentes Wilson, who said in a statement that the motive was to reestablish Alves’ “honor and dignity” and “prove his innocence.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-01-25/dani-alves-hires-lionel-messis-lawyer-after-contradictory-statement-in-alleged-rape-case.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-01-23/alleged-rape-victim-will-not-seek-financial-redress-from-soccer-star-dani-alves.html Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:19:27 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-01-23/alleged-rape-victim-will-not-seek-financial-redress-from-soccer-star-dani-alves.html Jesús García Bueno The Brazilian player gave three different versions of events in court and was considered a flight risk The Brazilian player gave three different versions of events in court and was considered a flight risk Daniel Alves FC Barcelona Quique García (EFE) Alves ingresa en prisión por violar a una mujer en una discoteca de Barcelona Former Barça player Dani Alves, on his way to Brians 1 penitentiary. Former Barça player Dani Alves, on his way to Brians 1 penitentiary. <p>A 23-year-old woman who was allegedly raped by the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-01-21/arrest-shatters-dani-alves-image-as-soccers-witty-winner.html" target="_blank">Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves</a> is relinquishing her right to financial compensation if he is found guilty, sources familiar with the investigation told EL PAÍS. Even though the judge has reminded her of her right to damages, the alleged victim said she just wants to ensure that justice is done and that the soccer player goes to prison.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-01-23/alleged-rape-victim-will-not-seek-financial-redress-from-soccer-star-dani-alves.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-01-21/arrest-shatters-dani-alves-image-as-soccers-witty-winner.html Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:23:44 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-01-21/arrest-shatters-dani-alves-image-as-soccers-witty-winner.html AP Associated Press A judge agreed with state prosecutors after hearing the testimonies of the player, his accuser and a witness that he should remain jailed A judge agreed with state prosecutors after hearing the testimonies of the player, his accuser and a witness that he should remain jailed Barcelona Camp Nou Daniel Alves FC Barcelona Xavi Joan Mateu Parra (AP) Dani Alves Reporters take pictures of a police van, allegedly carrying soccer player Dani Alves, outside the Barcelona courthouse, Spain, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Reporters take pictures of a police van, allegedly carrying soccer player Dani Alves, outside the Barcelona courthouse, Spain, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. <p>Dani Alves has spent his first night in pre-trial jail for alleged sexual assault in Spain, an incident that has left his wife distraught and shocked the soccer world.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-01-21/arrest-shatters-dani-alves-image-as-soccers-witty-winner.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-01-20/soccer-player-dani-alves-arrested-in-barcelona-over-alleged-sexual-assault.html Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:10:28 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-01-20/soccer-player-dani-alves-arrested-in-barcelona-over-alleged-sexual-assault.html Rebeca Carranco The former Barça defender has been accused of having abused a woman in a nightclub last December, an accusation that he has denied in a statement to Spanish television The former Barça defender has been accused of having abused a woman in a nightclub last December, an accusation that he has denied in a statement to Spanish television Barcelona Daniel Alves FC Barcelona Juventus Noticias de México PSG Hector Vivas (Getty Images) Dani Alves Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves, during a match with the Pumas, in Mexico City. Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves, during a match with the Pumas, in Mexico City. <p>Former Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain defender <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2013/01/31/inenglish/1359660927_167447.html" target="_blank">Dani Alves</a> was arrested in Barcelona on Friday in relation to an alleged sexual assault at a nightclub in the Catalan capital on December 31. The 39-year-old, who was in Brazil’s World Cup squad in Qatar, was detained after arriving in Barcelona from Mexico, where he plays for Liga MX side Pumas, and provided a statement to the Catalan Mossos d’Esquadra police force.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-01-20/soccer-player-dani-alves-arrested-in-barcelona-over-alleged-sexual-assault.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>