Brazilian footballer Robinho arrested after rape conviction
Football player Robinho to serve rape sentence in Brazil, court rules
February 2023
Italian prosecutors ask for Robinho to serve jail term for rape in Brazil
Italy has requested that the former Milan and Brazil striker Robinho serves a nine-year prison sentence for rape in his home country, according to local media reports
January 2022
Robinho’s appeal against nine-year sentence for rape dismissed
The former Brazil forward Robinho had a nine-year sentence for the rape of a young woman upheld by Italy’s top court on Wednesday
October 2020
'Lack of shame': Robinho scandal highlights Brazil's rape crisis
Guardian Sport Network
Santos eventually see sense and drop Robinho – but only to please sponsors
November 2017
Italian court sentences Robinho to nine years in jail for rape
An Italian court has sentenced the Brazilian forward Robinho, once of Manchester City, to nine years in jail for rape
May 2017
Sportblog
Pablo Zabaleta, the anti-Robinho who ‘got’ Manchester City, departs a hero
Pablo Zabaleta, the feisty Argentinian full-back, made his Manchester City debut on the same day as the flaky Brazilian forward Robinho and has played ever since as if it was a privilege
July 2015
Robinho signs for Guangzhou Evergrande on a free transfer
Robinho has joined Guangzhou Evergrande on a free transfer, the Chinese Super League club have announced
February 2015
The best goals of the week
The best goals of the week: Robinho, Nani, Bryan and Stephen Husband
Featuring a chip-and-run from Brazil, a long-range volley from Holland, a sublime assist from Sweden, a blaster from Exeter and an overhead kick from Greece
September 2014
Sportblog
From Torres to Suárez: the hits and misses of transfer deadline day
Toby Moses: Is Manchester United’s loan of Radamel Falcao going to make all the difference as they seek a Champions League return, or will it just be another in a long list of failed last-minute signings?
August 2014
Sportblog
How will Ángel di María compare with British football's record signings?
Will Di Maria go the way of Fernando Torres and Andriy Shevchenko or Dennnis Bergkamp and Rio Ferdinand?
May 2014
Robinho and Kaka linked to move to Orlando City in MLS
MLS: Kaka's move to Orlando closer after World Cup selection snub, while Robinho seeking to dissolve contract for move to US
February 2014
Manchester City's Fernandinho a surprise pick for Brazil squad
Manchester City's midfielder Fernandinho was a surprise pick in the Brazil squad for their final friendly before the World Cup squad is announced
May 2013
Sport picture of the day
Sport picture of the day: Robinho and Balotelli on the naughty step
Given their impish reputations, this image of Robinho and Mario Balotelli looking like naughty school-children at a Serie A match can't help but raise a wry smile.
March 2011
No place for Robinho and Ronaldinho in Brazil squad to face Scotland
The Brazil head coach has not selected Robinho and Ronaldinho for the friendly against Scotland at the Emirates Stadium on 27 March
September 2010
Football Weekly
Football Weekly Extra: Bizarre transfers and dull internationals
Podcast: The transfer window closes and a look ahead to the weekend's internationals