Barcelona: Barcelona trainer Xavi Hernandez stated Saturday that he’s in “a state of outrage” after Dani Alves’s arrest on sexual attack allegations.
The 39-year-old defender, sacked by way of his Mexican membership Pumas after his arrest, is being held in custody with out bail in Barcelona.
The price of sexual attack in Spain can imply the rest from unsolicited and undesirable sexual groping to rape.
Whilst police declined to present main points at the case, a supply just about the investigation instructed AFP that Alves is accused by way of the girl of rape.
She reiterated her accusation ahead of the pass judgement on on Friday, the supply added.
Alves, who performed for Barcelona for 8 seasons between 2008-2016, rejoined the Catalans for a brief spell ultimate season below his former team-mate Xavi.
“It’s exhausting to talk about a state of affairs like this, to start with,” Xavi instructed a information convention on Saturday, the day ahead of his crew’s conflict with Getafe in Los angeles Liga.
“I believe like everyone, I’m shocked, shocked, I’m in a state of outrage, understanding Dani.
“That’s the very first thing that involves thoughts. And after that, as it’s a question for the legislation, and the legislation will run its path, we can’t get into it.
“Referring to Dani, I think unhealthy for him, I’m shocked, given how Dani is, and the way he has been when he was once right here with us.
“(I’m) shocked, shocked, I will’t say the rest.”
Catalonian police stated they gained a criticism on January 2 from a lady who accused Alves of sexual attack.
The alleged sexual attack happened at a well-liked Barcelona nightclub in a single day December 30-31, in line with Spanish media reviews.
Alves was once a key participant in Barcelona’s golden generation, successful 3 Champions League trophies with the membership, and 6 Los angeles Liga titles.
The Brazilian additionally performed for Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus amongst different aspects.