Former Brazil and Barcelona star, Dani Alves, has turned to evangelical preaching after being acquitted of sexual assault and spending 14 months in prison.
The 41-year-old has found a new calling at a church in Girona, Spain, where he now shares messages of faith and redemption.
The ex-Barcelona defender, who made 408 appearances for the Catalan side across two spells and also represented Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, was earlier convicted of misconduct involving a woman at a Barcelona nightclub in 2022.
A viral video making the rounds online captured the bearded Alves addressing members of the Elim Church, holding a microphone as the congregation applauded warmly.
During his sermon, Alves said, “You must take God seriously and have faith. I am the living proof.
“What God promises, He delivers. I have agreed a pact with God.
“In the midst of turbulence and storms, there is always a messenger from God.
“This messenger gathered me up and brought me to the church.
“And now I am on the right path, thanks to him.”
