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Dani Alves detained in Barcelona over alleged nightclub sexual assault

Mar 20th 2026

Brazilian defender Dani Alves was detained and questioned in Barcelona over an alleged sexual assault at the Sutton nightclub on December 31; he denies the accusations and faces a forthcoming court appearance.

  • Alves was detained and questioned by police in Barcelona's Les Corts district over an alleged groping at the Sutton nightclub on December 31.
  • He was reportedly fingerprinted as part of routine procedure and is due to appear in court to answer the allegations.
  • Alves has denied the claims against him.
  • He currently plays for Mexican club Pumas and traveled to Spain from Mexico after the death of his wife's mother.
  • Alves is widely regarded as the most decorated footballer in history with 42 trophies and has 126 caps for Brazil, most recently appearing at the 2022 World Cup.

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