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A former teammate of both Dani Alves and Robinho has come out swinging, delivering a scathing critique of the pair amidst their recent legal troubles.
Robinho and Dani Alves were both found guilty of rape and given jail sentences. Robinho, a former player for Man City, will serve nine years in prison, while Dani Alves will serve four.
Alves, who recently posted bail after being convicted, continues to maintain his innocence despite the serious charges against him. His legal battles have been fraught with financial difficulties, as his lawyer revealed his dire financial situation.
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Robinho has been taken into custody by Brazilian police after his rape conviction in Italy was ratified by the Brazilian authorities.
On the other hand, Robinho's legal saga reached its climax when his final appeal was dismissed in January 2022. Despite vehemently asserting his innocence, the court upheld his sentence, citing evidence of his involvement in the crime.
Felipe Melo's stern rebuke
Felipe Melo, who played alongside the disgraced footballers for Brazil, minced no words as he addressed the allegations against Alves and Robinho.
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Speaking to Globo Esporte, as reported by Daily Mail, Melo expressed his outrage, stating, “I have a 15-year-old daughter. If they had done that with my daughter, I don't think I would be here to give this interview.
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“I believe we must respect other human beings, we must respect women, we must respect men. They have to pay for what they did. And let it serve as a lesson so that others do not do it. This is very serious.”
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Melo's condemnation of his former teammates highlights the gravity of the situation, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice.
Melo, who currently plies his trade for Fluminense in Brazil, had a distinguished career that saw him represent the Brazilian national team in the 2010 World Cup. Alongside Alves and Robinho, he was part of the squad that journeyed to South Africa.
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