The legal case surrounding Daniel Alves takes a decisive turn as his veteran lawyer, Cristóbal Martell, announced his withdrawal from defending the Brazilian player. A decision which follows a series of twists and turns and leaves many questions surrounding the future of the right side defender.
According to information from the Spanish television channel “Antena 3”, Cristóbal Martell has decided to end his collaboration with Daniel Alves, considering the case lost. The accusations of sexual assault made against the player seem to have weighed heavily in this decision, suggesting an unfavorable outcome for the former FC Barcelona star.
From now on, it is a young 35-year-old lawyer, specialized in prison law, who will take charge of the defense of Daniel Alves.
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What’s going on
Since his arrest in Barcelona on January 20, Daniel Alves has been held in detention as part of the investigation into an alleged sexual assault that occurred in a nightclub on December 30. The investigations are now complete, and the player is awaiting his trial, which promises to be one of the most high-profile in recent years.
Justice has already imposed a heavy financial penalty on Daniel Alves in the event of an unfavorable verdict, with a fine of 150,000 euros for moral and psychological damage to the alleged victim.
To date, the Brazilian defender has had three of his release requests refused, making the situation even more complex.
