Dani Alves and Joana Sanz are separating after nine years of marriage due to the former footballer's growing faith.
The Canary Island model claims that the reason for the breakup is the Brazilian's current role as an evangelical preacher and lecturer, which leads him to be away from her and their daughter for long periods of time to participate in religious events around the world.
Dani Alves, a 43-year-old former footballer from Brazil, has been preaching and giving evangelical talks at churches and events after his release from prison in March 2024. He was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for violating a young woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022, but was released on bail after serving 14 months.
Alves' newfound devotion has apparently caused a rift in his relationship with his partner, Joana Sanz, a 34-year-old model from Tenerife. Sanz announced on Instagram that they have been separated for some time due to Alves' increasing involvement in evangelical activities.
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