Robinho

Robinho barred from leaving Brazil pending rape sentence decision

A Brazil judge will now decide whether Robinho's nine-year rape sentence, handed down by an Italian court, can be served in the South American country.

Brazil's Santos and Robinho part ways after sponsor ends contract with club over player's rape case

In 2017, Robinho was sentenced by an Italian court to nine years in prison for his involvement in the rape of a 22-year-old woman at a nightclub in 2013.

Veteran Brazilian forward Robinho rejoins boyhood club Santos for fourth time

Robinho shot to fame with goals galore for the Rio outfit, which also produced Neymar and Pele, before Real Madrid signed him to great fanfare in 2006.

LaLiga: Real Madrid endure first defeat of season against Mallorca as Barcelona go top of table

Barcelona sailed back to the top of the table on Saturday and trouble returned to Real Madrid after they endured their first LaLiga defeat of the season at newly-promoted Real Mallorca.

Brazil striker Robinho sentenced to nine years in prison on gang rape charges

Robinho has denied the charges and can appeal the decision. After hearing the news, he posted brief messages on his official Instagram and Facebook profiles protesting his innocence

An ode to Sergio Aguero, who redefined the role of a striker in the Premier League

Aguero just doesn't care. Players and managers came and went at City, the club kept changing shape and style, those who were crucial once are redundant today, but Aguero has been there doing his thing, making himself indispensible, season after season.

'Chile killer' Robinho gives Brazil 2-1 win

Robinho came off the bench to head home the winner in Brazil's 2-1 victory over Chile on Tuesday, taking his personal tally to nine against their South American rivals and boosting his chances of playing at next year's World Cup finals.

Champions League: Messi earns draw for Barcelona against Milan

Barcelona remains atop of Group H after two wins and a draw. Milan is second, two points behind. I the other group match, Celtic picked up its first points with a 2-1 victory over Ajax.

Santos confirm bid for AC Milan's Robinho

Robinho played a leading role in the club's 2004 Brazilian championship success before being sold to Real Madrid in 2005.