Spain court denies Dani Alves’ appeal to be freed on bail
February 21, 2023 GMTMADRID (AP) — A Spanish court denied Dani Alves' appeal on Tuesday to be freed on bail while the investigation of a sexual assault accusation against the Brazilian soccer player continues.
The court ruled that Alves was a flight risk and must remain in prison during the investigation.
Spanish prosecutors oppose attempt to free Alves on bail
February 6, 2023 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish prosecutors oppose the appeal by Dani Alves' defense team for him to be free on bail while the investigation continues into sexual assault accusations against the footballer.
Judge hears 8 witnesses in Dani Alves sexual assault case
February 3, 2023 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The judge overseeing the investigation into the Dani Alves sexual assault case took testimony from eight witnesses at a closed hearing in Barcelona on Friday.
Dani Alves offers to turn in passport, wear tracking device
February 1, 2023 GMTMADRID (AP) — Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves has agreed to turn in his passport and wear a tracking device if he is set free pending the sexual assault investigation against him, his lawyers said in an appeal filed to a Spanish court this week.
Lawyer who worked for Messi joins Alves’ defense team
January 24, 2023 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The lawyer who worked for Lionel Messi in his tax fraud case has been added to the defense team of former Barcelona defender Dani Alves, who is facing sexual assault charges.
Alves moved to new detention center for security reasons
January 23, 2023 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dani Alves was transferred to a new detention center because of security reasons after being accused of sexual assault, Catalan officials said Monday.
The new detention center has “smaller residential modules” where it is easier to guarantee the safety and coexistence of inmates.
Report: Alleged victim won’t seek compensation from Alves
January 22, 2023 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The woman who accused Dani Alves of sexual assault at a nightclub last year will not seek financial compensation from the Brazil soccer player, the El País newspaper reported Sunday.
Arrest shatters Dani Alves’ image as soccer’s witty winner
January 21, 2023 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dani Alves has spent his first night in pre-trial jail for alleged sexual assault in Spain, an incident that has left his wife distraught and shocked the soccer world.
If he is found guilty, it will also destroy the already severely damaged reputation of one of soccer's most popular players.
Dani Alves jailed in Spain for alleged sexual assault
January 20, 2023 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dani Alves, one of soccer's most successful and charismatic players, was arrested Friday after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Spain. The veteran Brazilian right back was taken to a prison near Barcelona in a police van after a judge denied him bail.
Perisic looks to seize the big moment again at the World Cup
December 12, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — The late run. The timing. The delivery. Leo Perišić has certainly learned a thing or two from his father.
While Ivan Perišić has been his usual consistent self at the World Cup to help Croatia reach the semifinals, the winger’s young son has provided one of the more touching moments of the tournament.
Neymar ties Pelé’s record but loses again at World Cup
December 9, 2022 GMTAL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Neymar walked off the field with teammate Dani Alves by his side, tears still rolling down the Brazil forward's cheeks.
Other players had already tried to console Neymar as he cried while sitting near midfield, head down, hiding his face.
At 38, Alves helps Brazil to soccer gold by beating Spain
August 7, 2021 GMTYOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Soccer's ultimate winner is still finding time to collect new titles. Dani Alves is an Olympic champion at 38.
Draped in the Brazilian flag, the captain cherished the 43rd winners' medal of a career that shows no sign of winding down.
Brazil names veteran Dani Alves to Olympic soccer team
June 17, 2021 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Defending champion Brazil named 38-year-old defender Dani Alves to its Olympic soccer team on Thursday.
Coach André Jardine also selected 31-year-old goalkeeper Santos of Athletico Paranaense and 28-year-old defender Diego Carlos of Sevilla.
Alves and Silva back for Brazil in World Cup qualifying
May 14, 2021 GMTSAO PAULO (AP) — Veteran defenders Dani Alves and Thiago Silva were brought back into the Brazil squad on Friday for next month's World Cup qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay.
Brazil coach Tite said the 38-year-old Alves and the 36-year-old Silva were called up because they are “athletes who happen to play soccer.”
Barcelona hosts Mallorca without injured Messi
April 4, 2013 GMTBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona will try to adapt without leading scorer Lionel Messi against Spanish league struggler Mallorca on Saturday as it prepares for the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Paris Saint-Germain.