Former Barcelona footballer Dani Alves will remain in prison ahead of his trial on alleged rape charges.
Alves, 39, lost an appeal to be released on bail that was being processed before a court in Barcelona.
He has been accused of sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman inside the bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub on December 30.
A bail appeal hearing was held last Thursday and a ruling was communicated to all parties on Tuesday.
The judge said Alves posed a flight risk due to his financial resources and lack of roots in Spain.
The victim’s lawyer in a parallel private prosecution argued that the Brazilian player could book a private jet and fly to his native country where he has 15 companies.
It was noted that there is no extradition agreement between Spain and Brazil.
Alves’ legal adviser, Cristobel Martell, said the Brazilian international has roots in Spain since 2010 and is married to a Spanish woman – model Joana Sanz – and has two registered companies as well as owning a home.
An offer was made for Alves to wear a badge and report daily to a courthouse or police station.
The investigation into the December 30 incident is said to be “well advanced”.
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