Brazilian football player Dani Alves was arrested on Friday after being accused of sexually abusing a woman in Spain.
The alleged act took place on 31st December at a nightclub in Barcelona, police told The Associated Press.
Alves will now go before a judge, who will decide on the charges.
The charge of sexual abuse in Spain can mean anything from unsolicited and unwanted sexual groping to rape. Police said they could give no detail on the case.
The 39-year-old is one of football's most successful players, winning major titles with several elite clubs, including Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. He currently plays for Mexican club Pumas.
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