Former AC Milan and Real Madrid striker Robinho was sentenced to nine
years in prison in Italy on Thursday after he was convicted of gang
rape
The alleged incident occurred in January 2013, when Robinho was
playing for Milan in Serie A. He was found guilty in absentia by an
Italian court for sexually assaulting a 22-year-old Albanian woman.
Robinho has denied the charges and can appeal the decision.
After hearing the news, he posted brief messages on his official Instagram and Facebook profiles protesting his innocence.
It is not the first time the player has faced allegations of sexual misconduct. He was briefly detained in 2009 after a young woman accused him of assault at a nightclub in Leeds, northern England.
He was eventually let go without charge.
The 33-year-old is currently playing for Atletico Mineiro in Brazil. He has 100 international caps for his country.
Robinho has denied the charges and can appeal the decision.
After hearing the news, he posted brief messages on his official Instagram and Facebook profiles protesting his innocence.
It is not the first time the player has faced allegations of sexual misconduct. He was briefly detained in 2009 after a young woman accused him of assault at a nightclub in Leeds, northern England.
He was eventually let go without charge.
The 33-year-old is currently playing for Atletico Mineiro in Brazil. He has 100 international caps for his country.
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