What was Dani Alves’ first night in prison like: without a cell phone, he left dinner intact

In short steps, with bowed head and accompanied by three other accused of different crimes. That’s how he entered -Friday- Daniele Alves to the Brians 1 prison, located in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, one of the municipalities of Catalonia, to spend one of the worst nights of his life. He reminds, just in case: 39-year-old Brazilian winger is accused of raping a 23-year-old woman in the toilets of Barcelona’s Sutton nightclubon the night of December 30, 2022.

As reconstructed by the newspaper La Vanguardia of Spain, the defender has not received any favorable treatment since the beginning of the proceedings. For this reason he entered the penitentiary institute son his cell phone, for which he spent the night in solitary confinement. According to what they point out, in his personal cell he was emotionally very affected, he exchanged few words with the policemen and ate only a little fruit, leaving the dinner they had served him intact.

These are not easy hours for the player with the most Scudetto in history (42): he could spend several days, even months, in prison until the trial is carried out. Much more: soon they would have moved him to a plant with more miserable conditions. Why was Alves arrested and eager for the trial to be released? For Barcelona’s number 15 investigating judge, Concepción Cantón, the footballer has a high risk of flight due to his economic capacity and the absence of an extradition treaty with Brazil.

It’s worth saying Alves has previously testified in court and denied the allegations. It happens that the cameras of the place, the medical reports and the witnesses of the night support the complainant’s version. And something else: the woman refused to exercise her right to be compensated by the player because her only goal is to get justice done.

“I ask the outside media to respect my privacy at this time. My mom passed away a week ago, I’ve just started to think she’s not around to be tormented by my husband’s situation anymore”requested in their social networks, Joana Sanzwife of a footballer.

And I add: “I have lost the only two pillars of my life, have a little empathy instead of looking for lots of news in the pain of others. Thank you.”

Another of those who spoke publicly was Xavi Hernández, Barcelona coach and former teammate of Alves in the culé cast. In the preview of the match between Barcelona and Getafe, Xavi was consulted on the situation, “Like everyone, I’m surprised, shocked. A little shocked knowing Dani. It’s the first thing that comes to mind”, released the DT. Is closed: “After that, it’s a matter of justice and he will dictate whatever, we can’t go in there. As for Dani, I know very badly for him. I’m surprised by how he is and how he has been here with us. I can’t say more”.