Robinho

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Robinho's Shocking Arrest and Prison Sentence: A Football Star's Fall from Grace

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Former Brazilian soccer player Robinho arrested in Brazil after failed appeal for 2013 rape in Italy. Shocking details revealed!

Former Brazilian footballer Robinho, known for his skills on the field, faced a dramatic turn of events as he was arrested by Federal Police in Santos, Brazil, following a failed appeal. Robinho, whose real name is Robson De Souza, was one of six men found guilty of assaulting a woman in an Italian nightclub back in 2013 while playing for AC Milan. This arrest marked a significant downfall for the ex-football star.

The news of Robinho starting a nine-year prison sentence in Brazil sent shockwaves through the football community. The former Brazil international began serving his sentence in Tremembe prison, located 150 kilometers from Sao Paulo. The case, involving a serious crime, shed light on a dark chapter in the player's career.

As a former Manchester City and Real Madrid player, Robinho's fall from grace stunned fans worldwide. His bid to delay the nine-year sentence for the rape conviction hit a dead-end, resulting in his arrest in Brazil. The court in Brasilia also confirmed that the footballer must serve the sentence handed down by an Italian judge, closing a chapter of legal battles for the once-celebrated athlete.

In a surprising turn of events, the former football star Robinho's journey from fame to incarceration highlights the harsh realities behind the glitz of sports. Despite his past glory on the pitch, Robinho's legal troubles have overshadowed his career, serving as a cautionary tale for the sporting world. The case continues to spark debates on accountability and justice within the sports industry.

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Former Brazilian soccer player Robinho arrested after failed appeal (CNN)

Former Brazilian footballer Robinho was arrested by Federal Police on Thursday in Santos, Brazil, his lawyer told CNN affiliate CNN Brasil.

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Former Brazilian footballer Robinho arrested (Anadolu Agency)

Robson De Souza was 1 of 6 men found guilty of assaulting a woman in Italian nightclub in 2013, while he was playing for AC Milan - Anadolu Ajansı.

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Robinho yahoze akinira Brazil yahagaritswe kugira apfungwe ku ... (BBC News)

Iyi ngingo yafashwe n'ubucamanza bwa Brezili yashimagijwe n'abatari bake ku mbuga hwaniro, bahora batinya ko Robinho yari guhava atoroka ubutungane kubera ...

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Robinho starts 9-year prison sentence in Brazil for 2013 rape in Italy (Loop Caribbean News)

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former football star Robinho started serving a nine-year prison sentence in his native Brazil on Thursday more than 10 years after he was ...

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Brazil's Robinho spends first night in jail for rape (FRANCE 24)

He was incarcerated in Tremembe prison, 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Sao Paulo, prison officials said in an email to AFP. The former Brazil international, ...

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Ex-Manchester City star and convicted rapist Robinho arrested in ... (Independent Online)

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho was arrested Thursday in Brazil, as his bid to delay his nine-year sentence, for raping a woman, ...

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Former Brazil striker Robinho to serve rape sentence in Brazil (Insidethegames.biz)

A court in Brasilia announced this Wednesday that the former Real Madrid player will have to serve the nine-year sentence handed down by an Italian judge in ...

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Rape convict Robinho arrested in Brazil (Times of Malta)

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho was arrested Thursday in Brazil, after losing a last-minute court bid to delay serving his ...

Former footballer Robinho jailed in rural penitentiary for infamous ... (WTOP)

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former footballer Robinho arrived early Friday at the rural Tremembe penitentiary where he is expected to serve at least 40% of his ...

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Robinho arrested in Brazil, to serve nine-year prison sentence for ... (MARCA.com)

Robinho, Real Madrid footballer from 2005 to 2008, was arrested in Santos (Brazil) after the STJ (Superior Court of Justice) decided that the 40-year-old ...

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Former footballer Robinho jailed in rural penitentiary for infamous ... (Okotoks Today)

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former footballer Robinho arrived early Friday at the rural Tremembe penitentiary where he is expected to serve at least 40% of his ...

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Brazil boss: Thoughts and prayers with victims of Alves, Robinho ... (ESPN)

Brazil coach Dorival Junior said Friday that his thoughts and prayers were with the victims and their families following the recent rape convictions of ...

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Brazil boss: Thoughts and prayers with victims of Alves, Robinho ... (ESPN Australia)

Brazil coach Dorival Junior said Friday that his thoughts and prayers were with the victims and their families following the recent rape convictions of ...

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Brazil's soccer head says rape convictions for Alves and Robinho ... (The Associated Press)

The president of Brazil's soccer federation says the rape convictions of former footballers Dani Alves and Robinho end “one of the most nefarious chapters” ...

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Former footballer Robinho jailed in rural penitentiary for infamous ... (The Washington Post)

Brazil criminal law says convicts such as Robinho could get a more flexible jail regime for good behavior in prison. He will be eligible in 2027, when almost ...

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Police Arrest Former Soccer Player Robinho In Brazil - iAfrica (iAfrica.com)

Police arrested former soccer player Robinho in the Brazilian city of Santos on Thursday to serve out a nine-year prison sentence for rape, ...

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Former footballer Robinho jailed in rural penitentiary for infamous ... (Sportstar)

Former footballer Robinho arrived early Friday at the rural Tremembe penitentiary where he is expected to serve at least 40% of his nine-year sentence for ...

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Brazil football bosses break silence on 'shameful' Robinho, Alves ... (News24)

Brazil coach Dorival Junior said the national team and players were going through a "difficult time" coming to terms with the rape convictions of former ...

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Former footballer Robinho jailed in rural penitentiary for infamous ... (The Associated Press)

Former footballer Robinho is an inmate at Tremembe penitentiary in rural Sao Paulo state. He is expected to serve at least 40% of his nine-year sentence for ...

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Brazil coach Dorival Junior blasted for labelling convicted rapist ... (Goal.com)

Brazil boss Dorival Junior has come in for criticism for praising Robinho after the former forward was jailed for rape.

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Brazil coach: "As much as it pains me, Alves and Robinho must be ... (Insidethegames.biz)

Brazilian football has broken its silence over the rape convictions of Robinho and Alves, with men's national team coach Dorival Júnior condemning the ...

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Brazil football coach breaks silence on 'shameful' Robinho, Alves ... (Sportstar)

Brazil coach Dorival Junior said the national team and players were going through a “difficult time” coming to terms with the rape convictions of former ...

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