Dani Alves, the former Barcelona and Brazil football legend, has recently been seen enjoying a casual football match in Barcelona, following his release from jail.

The 41-year-old right-back, who was granted bail in March after posting a $1 million bond, had served 14 months in prison. Since his release, Alves has kept a low profile, but he was recently spotted playing football near Parc Guell in Barcelona.

Alves reportedly used a pick-up game app to join football matches anonymously. Initially, the Brazilian went unnoticed by fellow players, but it didn’t take long for others to recognize the football icon.

Once identified, spectators gathered to watch, and after the game, several fans approached Alves for photos. This public appearance marks one of the few times Alves has been seen since his release, though he did participate in prison matches during his time at Brians 2 jail.

Alves, one of the most decorated footballers in history, was previously convicted of raping a young woman in a VIP bathroom at a Barcelona nightclub on the night of December 31, 2022.

The allegations led to his immediate dismissal by Mexican club Pumas. Alves initially turned himself into authorities and has since changed his testimony multiple times.

The football star is currently facing a potential prison sentence of 4.5 years, along with damages of €150,000 and five years of supervised release. While the legal proceedings continue, Alves is required to remain in Spain.

Alves has played for some of the biggest clubs in football including Sevilla, Barcelona, PSG, Juventus, etc, and is only behind Lionel Messi in terms of the most trophies won in football with 44 accolades.