Brazil football bosses break silence on ‘shameful’ Robinho, Alves rape cases

Following Dani Alves’ sentencing, here’s a look at four other football stars who have been in jail.

Brazil coach Dorival Junior said the national team and players were going through a “difficult time” coming to terms with the rape convictions of former internationals Robinho and Dani Alves.

The Brazilian team and national federation had been criticised for their silence concerning the cases of striker Robinho and full-back Alves, both aged 40.