Born in Brazil · Nationality Brazilian — sport / sports governance

Robinho

Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “2013 gang rape: Final Italian conviction and enforcement of nine-year prison sentence in Brazil” and “Copa do Brasil: Sending-off and insults towards referee, followed by apology”.

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Profile No. 2355 · Updated on 12 October 2026

5Documented controversies

8Sources

1 followed by a conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

2013-2026

2013 gang rape: Final Italian conviction and enforcement of nine-year prison sentence in Brazil

Conviction

An Italian court sentenced Robinho to nine years' imprisonment for participating in the gang rape of a young woman in Milan in 2013. The conviction was upheld on appeal and became final in Italy. After extradition was refused because of his Brazilian nationality, Brazil's STJ recognised the sentence in 2024 and ordered its immediate enforcement in Brazil. His subsequent appeals were rejected or blocked through July 2026.

State of the evidence: Established by a court
Attribution: Personally implicated

Sources · 3

[1]
Superior Tribunal de JustiçaSTJ valida sentença da Itália que condenou Robinho por estupro e determina imediato início da execução da penaCourt recordVery high reliability
[2]
Superior Tribunal de JustiçaSTJ nega seguimento a recurso que pretendia levar discussão sobre caso Robinho ao STFCourt recordVery high reliability
[3]
ReutersRobinho must serve rape sentence in Brazil, court saysNews agencyVery high reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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October 2014

Copa do Brasil: Sending-off and insults towards referee, followed by apology

Civil / administrative proceedings

After being sent off in the Copa do Brasil, Robinho acknowledged insulting the referee and apologised publicly.

State of the evidence: Admitted by the person
Attribution: Personally implicated

Sources · 1

[1]
Folha de S.PauloRobinho pede desculpas por ter xingado árbitroMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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January-April 2009

British sexual assault investigation: No prosecution

No legal proceedings

Robinho was questioned by West Yorkshire Police following an allegation of sexual assault at a nightclub in Leeds. The case was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service, which decided that no prosecution would be brought.

Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 2

[1]
Manchester City FCRobinho - Club announcementStatementHigh reliability
[2]
The Irish TimesRobinho cleared of assault chargesMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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August-September 2008

Real Madrid–Chelsea–Manchester City: Public dispute over transfer

No legal proceedings

Robinho publicly demanded to leave Real Madrid and said he wanted to join Chelsea. Relations with the Spanish club deteriorated, while Chelsea prematurely publicised his expected arrival; Manchester City ultimately completed the transfer at the last moment.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Personally implicated

Sources · 1

[1]
The GuardianMy objective is to play for Chelsea, admits RobinhoMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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2005

Standoff with Santos over transfer to Real Madrid

No legal proceedings

After Santos rejected Real Madrid's initial offer and demanded the full release clause, Robinho stopped training and playing to secure his transfer. A compromise was eventually reached.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Personally implicated

Sources · 1

[1]
UEFARobinho to fulfil Madrid 'dream'Sports governing bodyVery high reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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II. Constellation of documented links

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