Former Brazilian international Daniel Alves was sentenced by a Barcelona court to four and a half years in prison for sexual assault. But the case is not yet closed, when Brazilian star Neymar was criticized by public opinion for his so-called kindness towards senior Alves.
Specifically, according to information from the Brazilian press, Neymar spent 150,000 euros to help Daniel Alves compensate the victim for damages. The court also relied on that to reduce the sentence for Daniel Alves, even though the victim had previously requested a sentence of up to 12 years.
Neymar’s actions are considered kindness, when he extended his hand to help his senior who was in trouble. Previously, Neymar had a long time playing with Daniel Alves for the Brazilian team and Barcelona club.
But Neymar’s actions created mixed reactions, when many Brazilian fans and politicians criticized him.
Brazilian Women’s Minister Cida Goncalves called the sentence “light” for the “brutality”. Meanwhile, Workers’ Party President and Brazilian representative Gleisi Hoffmann criticized Neymar’s role in the case.
Ms. Gleisi Hoffmann said: “The sentence of rapist Daniel Alves is pedagogical and exemplary. It shows that society no longer tolerates sexist and misogynistic behavior. The absurd thing is that Mr. We borrowed money from Neymar, paid compensation and reduced the sentence, something that did not solve anything for the victims, did not eliminate their suffering.