Dani Alves breaks his silence after rape conviction

Dani Alves has spoken out for the first time since leaving prison, claiming he has 'adapted' well to jail and that he is capable of 'surviving' no matter where he goes.

The shamed footballer, who has appealed a four-and-a-half year jail sentence after being found guilty of rape, was released from prison last week.

The 40-year-old paid a €1million (£850,000) bail bond to be released, with reports stating it was funded by a Brazilian magazine in exchange for an interview.

However, Alves has reportedly spoken to Spanish news outlet El Periodico about having to attend court every Friday as part of his bail agreement.

When asked what life on bail was like, Alves told El Periodico: 'It's what I have to do. Every Friday I go to court and that's it. I don't have much else to do either.'

Alves avoided commenting on specific details about his case but playfully quipped about the legal proceedings.

Alves said: 'The game I have to play is in the courts'. He also acknowledged the fact he has 'no idea' how long the judicial process could last.

However, Alves is confident he can survive anything challenges that are thrown his way and insisted he has what it takes to get through prison.

When asked to comment on his experience in prison so far - having been held in jail for the past 14 months - Alves said:  'Wherever I go I survive.

'I adapt to everything because for me it is not the place that makes the person, but the person that makes the place.'

The interview was said to have taken place before Alves headed to the exclusive Mr. Porter restaurant, located on the ground floor of the Sir Víctor Hotel - according to MD.

Alves was said to be wearing a white T-shirt and loose sweatpants while sitting on the table next to his friend Bruno Brasil -