Manchester City’s Robinho gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United in Manchester January 28, 2009.

image via daylife.com

In the early hours of Wednesday 28 January 2009 Robinho was arrested and questioned, by West Yorkshire Police, in relation to a sexual assault in a Leeds nightclub. He was released on bail shortly afterwards.

Stories on the alleged assault :

From the Herald Sun: Robinho, 25, Britain’s most expensive player, was questioned by police after an allegation of serious sexual assault in a nightclub in Leeds. He denies any wrongdoing. more

From the Mail Online: Robinho says he is determined to clear his name after being arrested following allegations of rape. more

From Goal Online:  The godfather of modern Brazilian football – Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to you and I as Pele – has uttered some scathing words about countryman Robinho. more

From WebIndia: Robinho will remain among the Brazilian players called for national duty in February despite charges of alleged rape against the Manchester City player, said national coach Carlos Dunga. more