Dani Alves Acquires Portuguese Third Division Team

Dani Alves has acquired a third division team in Portugal, becoming co-owner of Sporting São João de Ver.

The Brazilian former FC Barcelona full-back brings global vision, a winning mentality, and ambition to the club.

The Portuguese third division club confirmed Alves' arrival in a statement shared on their Facebook social media account.

Alves' new team is currently second to last in Group A of Portugal's Liga 3, with 2 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses in 14 games.

The 42-year-old footballer's acquisition of the club comes after he was acquitted in March 2024 of the crime of raping a young woman in Barcelona.

Alves spent fourteen months in preventive detention and was sentenced to four and a half years in prison, but the High Court of Justice of Catalonia overturned the conviction.

São João de Ver has never made it to the first division and is now fighting relegation in Group A.

The club will look to Alves' experience, having played 1,035 games as a professional player and scored 75 goals throughout his long career.

Alves will try his luck on the board of directors, bringing his winning mentality to the club.

The former Brazilian international will look to make an impact on the club's current situation.

São João de Ver's fans will be hoping Alves' acquisition will bring a turn in fortunes for the club.

The club's management will be looking to Alves to bring his global vision and ambition to the team.