Former Barcelona and Brazil star Dani Alves has become a co-owner of Portuguese third-division club Sporting Clube São João de Ver. The club confirmed Alves' investment, with reports suggesting he acquired 50% of the club's shares and may return to playing. Alves, who has not played professionally since January 2023, was previously sentenced in Spain for sexual assault, a conviction that was later overturned on appeal in March 2025, sparking controversy.