Dani Alves pays €1 million bail, to leave Spanish jail

The former Brazil international footballer, Dani Alves, who was convicted of rape in Spain in February, has posted his bail of one million euros. As a result, he is permitted to leave jail while awaiting his appeal, according to a court announcement made on Monday.

“We hereby inform you that the deposit of Daniel Alves’ bail has been registered in the accounts of the 21st section of the Barcelona Court,” said a statement.