A Spanish court made a decisive ruling on Monday regarding the trial of former Brazil and Barcelona footballer Dani Alves. Alves, who has been held on remand since January last year, is facing criminal prosecution for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Barcelona in 2022. The court rejected Alves' argument that he has suffered trial by media and should be given additional time to prepare for his defense.
Public prosecutors have accused Alves of forcing the woman to engage in sexual activity without her consent and failing to use a condom. They are seeking a nine-year prison term for Alves, as well as a demand for him to pay damages worth €150,000 ($163,215) to his alleged victim.
