March 20th 2024.
From 2008 to 2010, the talented Robinho graced the field for Manchester City, making a name for himself in the British football scene. However, recent developments have shed a dark light on his past.
In 2017, the former football star was convicted of rape in Italy, alongside five others, for their involvement in a sexual assault at a nightclub in Milan in 2013. Despite receiving a nine-year prison sentence, Robinho has continuously denied any wrongdoing and has lost two appeals to overturn his conviction.
Until now, it seemed likely that the 40-year-old, who also played for Real Madrid and AC Milan, would not have to serve his sentence as Brazil does not extradite its citizens. However, on Wednesday, a Brazilian high court made the decision to validate his conviction and he will now serve his sentence in his home country.
The judges voted 9-2 in favor of the decision, with the first judge, Francisco Falco, stating that there was no obstacle to validating the execution of Robinho's sentence. He also emphasized that the conviction was final and that the defendant had proper representation during the trial in Italy.
It is worth noting that Robinho still has the option to appeal the decision to Brazil's Supreme Court, and his lawyers have indicated that they will do so. In the meantime, the former Brazil international has become a hot topic in the football world, with many speculating on his future and the impact of this ruling.
Robinho's career has been full of highs and lows, with his move from Real Madrid to Manchester City in 2008 making him the most expensive player in British football at the time. However, he struggled to adapt to the Premier League and was eventually sold to AC Milan in 2010, where he was playing at the time of the offence.
As the football world waits to see what happens next, one thing is for sure - Robinho's name will forever be associated with this controversy.
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