Robinho will spend Christmas behind bars as disgraced former Man City and Real Madrid star fails in bid for festive release as he serves nine years after being found guilty of rape Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho is spending his first Christmas behind bars after being told he doesn't qualify for the temporary festive release thousands of prisoners at his lock-up will enjoy.
A man sentenced to nearly 40 years in jail for holding his teenage ex-girlfriend hostage before murdering her are among more than 2,500 prisoners benefiting from 11 days' festive season freedom at the Tremembe Prison Complex near Sao Paulo where the former Brazil international is being held.
