Olympic gold medalist Dani Alves found guilty of rape, sentenced to over 4 years in prison

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Dani Alves, a Brazilian soccer star who won the gold medal at the 2020 Olympics for his country, was found guilty of raping a woman in Barcelona, Spain, and sentenced to four years and six months in prison.

A three-judge panel at the Barcelona Provincial Court convicted the 40-year-old for the Dec. 31, 2022 incident. He was also ordered to pay the equivalent of $162,000 as compensation for the victim and was banned from approaching the victim’s home or place of work and communicating with her for nine years.

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Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sits during his trial in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (Jordi Borras/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Alves’ lawyer, Inés Guardiola, said she would appeal the verdict.

The former Brazil and Barcelona defender was accused of raping the victim in the bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub. The court considered it proof that the victim did not consent to sex and there was evidence, in addition to the defendant’s testimony, that she was raped.

"I am not that kind of man," Alves testified during his trial.

The victim told state prosecutors she danced with the former soccer star and willingly entered the bathroom. However, when she wanted to leave, she said Alves would not let her. She said Alves slapped her, insulted her and forced her to have sexual relations against her will.

Soccer star Dani Alves' lawyer Ines Guardiola, center, speaks as she is surrounded by media outside the court in Barcelona, Spain, on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

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