Brazilian football star Dani Alves has been ordered to stay behind bars while an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault against him continues
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A court in Spain denied bail to the former Barcelona player, ruling he is a flight risk and must stay in prison while the probe takes place., after he was accused of sexual assault in a nightclub on 30 December, and was jailed without bail after an initial investigation.In a statement, his defence team said:"Daniel Alves remains as innocent as he was before this ruling.
However, the court argued those measures were not enough to stop Alves from trying to escape, adding there is considerable evidence a crime may have been committed, and his wealth could make it easier for him to flee. "Nothing would stop Mr Alves from leaving Spain by air, sea or even land without documentation and reaching his country of origin, where he could stay knowing that he would not be delivered to Spain despite international arrest warrants or extradition orders," the court said.Penitentiary Center Brians 2 in Barcelona, where Dani Alves is in prison. Pic: AP
Robinho, another former Brazil player, dodged a nine-year sentence handed to him in Italy for rape, by staying in his home country, where he remains free.Sexual assault offences can vary - from online abuse, to groping and rape - under Spain's consent laws passed last year, with each offence having a different punishment.The footballer has won 42 titles, which includes three Champions League wins with Barcelona and two Copa Americas with Brazil.
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