Neymar (left) and Alves have been close friends for years (Getty)

The father of Brazilian star Neymar, the Saudi Al Hilal striker, issued a harsh 11-word statement, after refusing to pay the bail of his compatriot Dani Alves of one million euros, who was convicted of rape and sentenced to 4 and a half years in prison.

The former Barcelona, ​​Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain star is expected to leave prison today, after he finally succeeded in raising money for his release after only one month behind bars.

Neymar's father quickly shut down claims that he was willing to help Alves and pay bail.

Neymar Sr. denied the rumors, saying in a family statement: “For us, and for my family, this matter is over, full stop.”

He continued, "With the Spanish court ruling convicting him, there is speculation and an attempt to link my name and my son to a matter that is no longer within our reach." Before Neymar Sr. added that he hoped Alves would find "all the answers his family is looking for."

The statement concluded that he was happy to support Alves financially during the trial, but after his conviction was officially announced, the assistance stopped immediately. He did not specify the amount that was paid to Alves, but he described the matter as a “different situation” now that the three-judge panel at the Barcelona District Court issued its final ruling.

Alves (40 years old) was accused of raping a woman in a nightclub in Barcelona on December 30, 2022. He was sentenced to 4 and a half years in prison last February, and a month later the court temporarily released him, and he could now continue to appeal his conviction and be released from prison, in While his legal team continues the appeal process.

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The footballer's lawyers requested his release, because he has already served a quarter of his sentence in pretrial detention after his arrest in January 2023, and has only served one month of his actual sentence so far.

Sources say Neymar Sr originally offered help to Alves after his assets were frozen by a Brazilian court order relating to his ex-wife Dinora Santana.

It is believed he also helped pay the €150,000 compensation to the 23-year-old victim ordered by the court.

Warranty conditions

It is believed that the generosity of the Neymar family came from the budding friendship between Neymar Jr (32 years old) and Alves.

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In addition to the Brazilian national team, Alves and Neymar played together in Paris Saint-Germain and were part of one of the greatest football teams ever in Barcelona.

Alves was eligible to leave prison yesterday, but he missed the deadline at 2:30 pm (4:30 Mecca time) to pay bail, and the Barcelona court ordered that the money be deposited by Alves and his team the day before departure in order to be released, but the Brazilian was forced to stay. An additional night in his cell, and it is not clear - yet - what prevented the transfer of money.

Although the decision to release Alves was not made unanimously by the court judges, Article 21 of the Barcelona Court set the bail at one million euros, and other bail conditions stipulate that Alves must remain at least 1,000 meters away from the victim’s home or any other place she goes. Frequently.

He is also prohibited from contacting her and must surrender his Brazilian and Spanish passports. The court fears that Alves will leave Spain and travel to his native Brazil, a country that does not participate in the extradition treaty with Spain and could provide him asylum.

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