Former Barcelona footballer Dani Alves has been found guilty of sexual assault and sentenced to 4.5 years in prison. The court ruled that the victim did not consent and awarded her €150,000 compensation. This high-profile case has drawn attention due to Alves’s fame and the growing focus on gender violence in Spain. The verdict, based on evidence beyond the victim’s testimony, reflects changes in Spanish law that prioritize consent and impose harsher sentences for violent assaults. While Alves’s lawyers may appeal, his legal team initially expressed satisfaction with the verdict’s recognition of the victim’s truth and suffering. This case marks a significant moment in Spain’s fight against gender violence and highlights the evolving legal landscape around sexual assault.