Italian court sentences Brazilian footballer Robinho to nine years for 2013 sexual assault

November 25, 2017 On Thursday, an Italian court in Milan sentenced Brazilian footballer to a nine-year prison term for sexual assault. Robinho did not attend the hearing, but on his behalf, his lawyer pled not guilty.

The 33-year-old Brazilian forward was accused of sexually assaulting an Albanian woman in a nightclub in Milan in January 2013. Robinho played at the time for Milanese club AC Milan. The victim, who was 22 year old in 2013, is to receive a compensation of €60 thousand (about US$70 thousand) from Robinho.

Robinho's lawyer Marisa Alija said the footballer had not participated in the. Speaking to, she said,

By law, Robinho can appeal twice, after which Italy would seek to him. However, Brazilian citizens are not extradited in their country, meaning he would not be arrested for the assault as long as he does not leave the country.

Back in 2009, when the Brazilian played for English club Manchester City, arrested Robinho for "serious sexual assault" in a Leeds nightclub, but was not charged.