Italy has issued an international arrest warrant against former Brazilian striker Robinho after the country's top court confirmed his conviction in a rape case.
Italy's Justice Ministry has asked Interpol to enact the warrant.
In 2017, a court in Milan found Robinho and five other Brazilians guilty of gang rape. But Robinho denied the charges.
His conviction was confirmed in 2020 and Italy's top court has validated the lower courts conviction last month.
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However, Robinho who lives in Brazil could not be extradited to Italy given the South American country's policy.
Robinho has played 100 matches for Brazil and also represented various top European clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan.