Dani Alves sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison; Appeal is available

Daniel Alves will be on probation for five years after spending 4 years and 6 months in a closed system. a The decision was issued on Thursday (22) by the Supreme Court of Justice of Catalonia, 15 days after the end of the trial of the case, which took place between February 5 and 7, in Barcelona.

Brazilians are also prohibited from approaching the victim's home or workplace. He must maintain a distance of no less than one kilometer and not communicate with her by any means for a period of nine years and six months.

The former player was also sentenced to special disqualification for engaging in a job, public office, profession or trade related to minors for a period of five years after serving his sentence.

The defense promised to appeal the decision

Enes Guardiola, Daniel Alves's lawyer, said the judge's defense would try to clear his name on appeal. “At this moment, I can only say that we will appeal the sentence. I still believe in Mr. Alves' innocence. I have to study the sentence, but I can already say that we will appeal the sentence. Alves is in one piece. Four years and six months is better than “The nine and 12 years that the prosecution requested, but I believe in Alves' innocence and we will appeal.”

The prosecution said it was satisfied with the sentence and would launch a possible appeal to try to increase the sentence. “We're happy for her and everyone,” attorney David Saez said.