Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence for Brazilian football star Dani Alves for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman last year, a Spanish court has said.

Brazilian footballer Dani Alves will face trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in a nightclub last year, a Spanish court said.

Footballer Dani Alves has denied wrongdoing after being indicted by a judge in a sexual assault case in Spain.

A judge has decided to indict Dani Alves following an investigation into sexual assault accusations against the Brazilian footballer, a Spanish court has said.

Former Barcelona player Dani Alves will remain in jail after a Spanish court on Tuesday denied his request to be freed on bail while a sexual assault accusation against the Brazilian is investigated.

Brazilian international footballer Dani Alves appeared in court in Spain on Monday to give evidence to a judge investigating a sexual assault accusation against the player.

A Spanish court has denied Brazil star Dani Alves’s bid to be freed on bail while the investigation of a sex attack accusation against him continues.

The judge overseeing the investigation into the Dani Alves sexual assault case has heard evidence from eight witnesses at a closed hearing in Barcelona.

Footballer Dani Alves has been transferred to a new detention centre because of security reasons after being accused of sexual assault, Catalan officials said.