In January reports, Neymar’s father’s financial aid to Dani Alves influenced a critical civil liability proceeding in Barcelona
Around the beginning of January, several Brazilian outlets reported that Neymar’s father provided a loan of 150,000 euros to Dani Alves. The purpose was to address the civil liability demanded by the Court of Instruction Number 15 in Barcelona, which sought compensation for the victim in connection with the sexual assault case involving Sutton if a conviction was achieved. The loan appeared to be a decisive factor in ensuring that Alves could face the civil obligation without facing immediate seizure of assets, a risk that could have materialized if the payment had not been secured promptly.
Alves, whose representatives consistently argued during and before the trial that he faced financial difficulties, faced the possibility of his accounts and assets being embargoed due to the failure to meet the court’s requested amount. This potential embargo would have complicated his financial situation and could have hindered his capacity to fund ongoing legal and personal obligations while the case moved forward.
Nevertheless, the assistance provided by Neymar’s family proved pivotal in resolving this procedural hurdle. Once the sentence was issued, the money facilitated a crucial outcome that enabled the Barcelona Appeals Court to apply a damage repair mitigation.