Spanish prosecutors said today they plan to appeal the recent acquittal of Brazilian footballer Dani Alves, who was accused of rape.
This decision came days after an appeals court overturned the conviction handed down to Alves by a lower court following a trial last year.
Alves spent 14 months in prison after being arrested in December 2022 for allegedly raping a young girl in the restroom of a nightclub in Barcelona.
The Brazilian footballer denied the charges.
Alves was initially found guilty in February 2024 and sentenced to four years and six months in prison.
This case could now reach the Supreme Court in Madrid, if a decision is made to review Alves' acquittal.
Alves (41) is one of the most decorated players in history, during his career he won 42 titles, including three Champions Leagues with Barcelona and two Copa Americas with Brazil. He achieved his greatest success playing for Barcelona, with which he won 23 trophies from 2008 to 2016.
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