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Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses lawsuit filed against Dani Alves by Liga MX club Pumas

Liga MX

Cruz Azul

Club Universidad Nacional

The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed a lawsuit filed against Dani Alves by Liga MX club Pumas. The team had demanded compensation for the breach of contract after Alves' arrest in Spain in January 2023. However, the CAS ruled that Pumas had unilaterally terminated the contract, which led to the dismissal of the case. Pumas had sought $3 million for the contract breach and an additional $2 million for damages to commercial agreements, but the court rejected the claim.The Universitarios plan to file a new appeal to seek compensation for damages, although they will need to prove concrete financial losses resulting from the player's departure.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Dani Alves was arrested in January 2023 in Barcelona after a woman accused him of sexual assault. The alleged incident took place in December 2022. He was ultimately was charged with sexual assault, and the court ordered his detention without bail while the case was being processed.His arrest and the legal proceedings had significant repercussions on his career, leading to his departure from Pumas and suspension from the Brazilian national team.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Dani Alves played for Pumas during the 2022-2023 season. Here are his numbers with the club:Appearances: 17 matchesGoals: 1 goalsAssists: 3 assistsDespite his experience and reputation, Alves' time at Pumas was relatively short, and his tenure ended due to legal issues.

DID YOU KNOW?

The team coached by Efraín Juárez is in 11th place in the Clausura 2025 with 14 points. On Sunday they will visit second-place León in Matchday 13, seeking a positive result combined with a defeat by Chivas against Cruz Azul to surpass them for the 10th spot.

WHAT NEXT FOR PUMAS?

Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses lawsuit filed against Dani Alves by Liga MX club Pumas | Goal.com

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