Dani Alves has refuted accusations of sexual assault during a recent court appearance regarding an incident alleged to have taken place at a Barcelona nightclub. He maintained that the encounter was consensual. The renowned right-back was taken into custody on January 20, 2023, following a police summons, and has been denied bail.
The purported assault occurred on December 31, 2022, at the Sutton nightclub, where Alves is accused of assaulting the woman in the bathroom.
According to the victim’s testimony in court, she danced with the Barcelona legend and willingly accompanied him to the bathroom. Subsequently, she claims he prevented her from leaving, leading to physical and sexual assault.
However, Alves’ testimony presented a different perspective. He asserted, “I am not that type of man; I am not a violent man. She never told me to stop. We were both enjoying ourselves.”
The prosecution has requested a nine-year prison sentence, while the victim’s lawyer reportedly sought 12 years. The trial spanned three days, concluding on February 7, but the final verdict is anticipated to be delivered in the coming weeks.
