Robinho Transferred: Life Inside Brazil's 'Famous Prison'

Robinho, once a star for Real Madrid, is now serving his nine-year sentence for gang rape in Brazil's Limeira prison. This move from Tremembe, a facility known as the 'prison of the famous,' came after his defense requested the transfer. They also unsuccessfully attempted to reduce his sentence, arguing for his good behavior and status as a primary offender.

Tremembe prison, where Robinho was held, is a unique facility housing a diverse range of inmates, including politicians, celebrities, and convicted murderers. Reports from the prison even detailed an unusual 'Tinder' system developed among inmates to facilitate relationships through letters and photographs.

While Robinho retired from football in 2020, his life remains connected to the sport, as he previously played on a dirt field within the Tremembe penitentiary. His transfer to Limeira signifies a continuation of his incarceration as he serves his sentence for the 2013 gang rape conviction in Italy.