The Brazillian footballer was sentenced to nine years in prison by an Italian court for the rape of a woman, but due to Brazil's policy of not extraditing its nationals, he cannot be brought back.
Robinho, a former footballer for Manchester City, has been sentenced to nine years in prison by judges in Brazil after being found guilty of rape.
Robinho, who played for AC Milan in 2013, was sentenced to nine years' imprisonment by an Italian court in 2017 after being found guilty of participating in a group sexual assault.
Italy sought his imprisonment in Brazil as it does not extradite its own citizens.
Robinho has been ordered to complete his prison term in Brazil as per the decision made by a court in Brazil. The judges on the Superior Court of Justice voted 9-2 and validated Robinho's conviction.
According to Jose Eduardo Alckmin, Robinho's attorney, his client requested a retrial in Brazil based on the principle of national sovereignty and has the option to appeal to the Supreme Court. This was stated during Wednesday's trial proceedings.
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At the time of his £32.5m transfer to Man City in 2008, Robinho was catapulted into fame in England as this coincided with the club's acquisition by an investment company managed by Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mansour. Now aged 40, he remains a notable figure among football fans worldwide.
Subsequently, the Brazilian soccer player would transfer to AC Milan.
Francisco Falcao, the initial judge to cast his vote on the Brazilian court, recommended that Robinho completes his sentence in Brazil.
He further stated that the ex-player must face consequences and failure to do so may lead to diplomatic tension between Brazil and Italy.
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Judge Falcao affirmed that there was no impediment in approving the enforcement of the defendant's sentence, as it had been ratified by a court with jurisdiction over this matter located in Milan. Additionally, he emphasized that the conviction is conclusive and irrevocable. The judge clarified that it should be noted that during his trial in Italy, the accused was not tried or sentenced without proper representation or an opportunity to defend himself physically present at court.
In March of last year, Robinho gave up his passport to Brazilian authorities. He lives in Santos, which is located outside Sao Paulo.
He persists in denying any wrongdoing and stipulates that his sexual involvement with the woman he met at a Milan bar was consensual.