Legit.ng earlier reported that the former Barcelona has been confirmed to be alive, dispelling rumours of his alleged suicide.
Rumour of Alves' death reportedly started with @Al_buquerq's profile on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, March 9.
Alves' media team contacted his lawyer to confirm the authentication of the news, but the former defender was said to still be in prison.
Source: Legit.ng