- Dani Alves was acquitted of rape charges by the High Court of Catalonia after initially receiving a 4.5-year prison sentence
- The former Brazil international may receive €20,000 in compensation for the 640 days he spent in custody
- Alves is also preparing to sue UNAM Pumas for terminating his contract prematurely, seeking €2 million in damages
Key Takeaways:
Former Brazil international Dani Alves, who was recently acquitted of rape charges, may now be entitled to financial compensation for the lengthy time he spent in custody, according to MARCA. The initial ruling sentenced the ex-Barcelona defender to 4.5 years in prison, but a decision by the High Court of Catalonia ultimately cleared him of all charges. The ruling is final and cannot be appealed by the prosecution.
¡HASTA AQUI PIERDE PUMAS! 😿
Los Pumas perdieron la demanda de $5 MDD contra Dani Alvés por incumplimiento de contrato.
Ahora el futbolistas brasileño contra demandará por daños a la moral.#unam #danialves pic.twitter.com/OrRxSeWUd4
— Residentes del Fútbol 🐳 (@residentefutbol) March 31, 2025
Despite avoiding a long-term sentence, Alves spent 640 days behind bars during the legal proceedings. As a result, he could claim a compensation of around €20,000 for the time served. However, financial restitution from the Spanish justice system is not the primary concern for the Brazilian at this point.
Instead, Alves is expected to target a much larger sum from his last professional club, Mexico’s UNAM Pumas. When the rape accusations surfaced, the club swiftly terminated his contract. Should all legal procedures be finalised and his acquittal confirmed without further appeal, Alves intends to argue that the termination was unjustified. Reports suggest he will seek €2 million in damages—the amount he claims to have lost due to the premature contract cancellation.