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Dani Alves Eyes Comeback with New Portuguese Club Purchase
12/22/2025
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Story summary
- Dani Alves, the former Barcelona and Brazil defender, is set to acquire Sporting Clube de São João de Ver, a Portuguese third-division club.
- At 42, Alves is considering a six-month playing contract with the club.
- Earlier this year, a Spanish court overturned his rape conviction for insufficient evidence.
- Alves was jailed January 2023–March 2024 and released on €1 million bail.
- Brazilian investors back the purchase, including three Brazilian players.
