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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Christine Caparras

Dani Alves Rape Case: Former Barcelona Star Planned To Escape To Brazil, Says Former Cellmate

Ex-Brazil international Dani Alves, seen here on the first day of his trial, testified on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. POOL via AFP / Jordi BORRAS

Former FC Barcelona defender Dani Alves is awaiting the verdict following the conclusion of the trial for his sexual assault case, which took place between February 5 and 7earlier this year. As the entire football world awaits the court's decision on the fate of the legendary footballer, it has been claimed that Alves had been planning to escape to Brazil if he had been freed on bail.

To those unaware, Alves was accused of sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman at the Sutton Nightclub in Barcelona on the night of December 30, 2022. He was arrested on January 20, 2023, when he returned to Spain a few weeks after the alleged incident to attend the funeral of his wife's mother.

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