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In a surprising turn of events, Neymar da Silva Santos Sr., the father of Brazilian football star Neymar Jr., has declared that his family will not provide financial assistance for Dani Alves' bail appeal.
Alves, a former teammate of Neymar Jr., is currently incarcerated in Spain awaiting the outcome of his appeal against a rape conviction.
This announcement comes amidst Alves' ongoing legal battle. He was sentenced to four years and six months in prison in 2023 after a Spanish court found him guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub the previous year.
While the details of the financial support provided by the Neymar family during Alves' initial trial remain undisclosed, Neymar Sr.'s firm statement suggests a definitive ending to their involvement.
"For us, for my family, this matter is over. Full stop," he declared, leaving no room for interpretation.
This stance marks a significant shift, as it implies the family may have previously offered some level of financial backing.
Alves, a decorated footballer at 40 years old, now faces the prospect of appealing his conviction without the financial support of the Neymar family.
With the bail amount set at €1 million, his path forward is clouded by uncertainty. This development adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing legal case and raises questions about the nature of the relationship between the two footballers and their families.
