Dani Alves, the former Barcelona and Brazil defender, had his rape conviction overturned by a Spanish court due to inconsistencies in the case. Initially sentenced to four and a half years in prison, Alves was released on bail while appealing. The court found gaps in the original ruling and lifted all restrictions on him. Alves's lawyer stated he is happy and maintains his innocence. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)