Robinho sentenced to 9 years in prison over sexual assault

Former Manchester City forward Robinho has been sentenced to nine years in prison for sexual assault. The erstwhile Brazil international was found guilty assaulting a 22-year-old woman along with five other men at a disco in Milan in 2013, when he played for AC Milan.

The 33-year-old Robinho is currently in Brazil, playing for Atletico Mineiro.

Former Manchester City forward Robinho has been sentenced to nine years in prison for sexual assault. The erstwhile Brazil international was found guilty assaulting a 22-year-old woman along with five other men at a disco in Milan in 2013, when he played for AC Milan.

According to a report by Sky Sports , the 33-year-old star is currently in Brazil, playing for Atletico Mineiro.

He played more than 40 games for Manchester City between 2008 and 2010 after signing from Real Madrid for £32.5m.

Robinho has denied the charges and can appeal the decision.