Robinho's nine-year prision sentence for rape of woman in 2013 upheld by Italy's Supreme Court in Rome

Robinho’s bid to have his conviction for rape overturned has been thrown out by Italy’s highest court. The former Brazil international and five others were found guilty of rape in 2017, and sentenced to nine years in prison. Ad/> His legal team has been exploring avenues to have the ruling overturned, but it appears there is no more room for manoeuvre after the Supreme Court in Rome upheld the original decision.

/> Football«We got killed» Why Arsenal potsponed & Aubameyang's health2 HOURS AGO The incident in question took place at a nightclub in 2013, with Robinho’s defence being that the act was consensual. This was rejected by a court in Milan, and the Rome court — the highest legal body in Italy — supported the original decision. 'This is a no win situation' — Arteta respond to criticism of derby postponement FA investigating Arsenal yellow card over 'highly unusual' betting patterns Robinho, 37, is currently without a club after Santos ripped up his six-year contract in 2020 after one of the club’s official sponsors made reference to the player’s case.

Brazilian firm Orthopride said it had severed ties with Santos «out of respect for women» following the signing of Robinho. The former Brazil international numbers Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan among his former clubs. Robinho is currently in his native Brazil and it remains to be seen if Italy launches an extradition process.