Former Brazilian footballer Dani Alves, who was convicted of sexual assault in February, has been granted bail by a Barcelona court upon the payment of a €1 million fee.
The 40-year-old was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison, of which he had already served over a year.
Alves’ lawyer, Ines Guardiola, appealed the ruling, leading to a hearing on Tuesday where the decision for bail was made.
As part of the bail conditions, Alves must surrender both his Spanish and Brazilian passports and remain in Spain. He is also required to check in with the court weekly.
Additionally, a restraining order has been issued, prohibiting Alves from coming within 1,000 meters of his victim, her residence, workplace, or any other place she is known to frequent.
All parties involved, including the defense, the victim’s legal team, and the prosecution, have three days to appeal Wednesday’s ruling.
