Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves is going through divorce proceedings with his wife, Joana Sanz, who initiated the separation.
The couple’s marriage lasted nine years, but Sanz reportedly objected to Alves devoting substantially less time to his family after becoming increasingly involved in religion.
Alves has since embarked on a tour as a preacher. His growing commitment to religious activities is understood to have contributed to the breakdown of the relationship.
The couple’s daughter, Huleta, was born in 2025.
Alves is regarded as the second most decorated footballer in history, behind Lionel Messi.
