The veteran Brazilian soccer player was arrested in Catalunya on Friday because of a claim that was made against him in December 2022, when he went to a nightclub in Barcelona.
Alves was taken to the Mossos d’Esquadra de Les Corts police station before the Ciutat de la Justicia decided that the former Barcelona fullback should be jailed without bail while investigations continue.
Pumas, the team he used to play for in Mexico, responded by not renewing his contract, which was set to end in the summer of 2023.
As players, Xavi and Alves had a very successful career. Between them, they won five La Liga titles, three Champions League trophies, and three Copa del Rey titles, among other things.
When Alves returned to Barcelona in November 2021, just a few days after Xavi took over as head coach, they worked together again. Alves played in 17 games for Barcelona before leaving for Liga MX.
Xavi said on Saturday that he was shocked to hear that Alves had been arrested.
“It’s hard to say anything about a situation like this, “The boss of Blaugrana said this. “I am shocked, surprised, and in shock. It’s a matter of right and wrong. No matter what, justice will be done. I feel very bad for Dani. I can’t believe how he’s acting around us.”
Alves has since denied all of the accusations, saying, “Yes, I was there, with more people, and I was having fun. Those who know me well also know that I love to dance. I was dancing and having fun without getting in anyone else’s way. I have no idea who that woman is. When you go to the bathroom, you don’t have to ask if anyone is there. I have never been in someone else’s way. How will I do it with a girl or a woman? No, for God’s sake.”
