Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves to arrive in court over alleged sexual assault claim

Brazilian soccer playerDaniAlveswill testify before a Spanish judge on Monday (April 17) over an alleged sexual assault in a Barcelona night club. Alveshas been in jail on remand without bail since late January while the investigation continues after a local woman filed a complaint about an event at the exclusive Sutton nightclub in the city centre.

Alvesis testifying on his own request and denies wrongdoing. The court in February rejected a request by the soccer star to be released from jail on remand as the investigation over the alleged sexual assault takes place.

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Alveshas played for the Brazil national team since 2006, making 126 appearances and scoring eight goals.