Dani Alves, who is being investigated for sexual abuse, returns to speak at a church in Girona
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Dani Alves, a former defender for Barcelona and Brazil, has returned to the public eye, but this time from a
pulpit instead of the field.
In the midst of the ongoing investigation into possible sexual assault at the Elim Pentecostal Church in Girona, Spain, the 42-year-old was seen preaching.
After a tumultuous two years, Alves' return to the pulpit signifies a change. Recall that the former football player was accused with rape after being arrested in January 2023 while playing for the Mexican team Pumas.
In February 2024, he was given a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence after months of inquiry and a well-publicized trial.
However, Alves was ultimately found not guilty of any charges after being given bail awaiting appeal; the prosecution has subsequently promised to contest this ruling.
In February 2024, he was given a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence after months of inquiry and a well-publicized trial.
However, Alves was ultimately found not guilty of any charges after being given bail awaiting appeal; the prosecution has subsequently promised to contest this ruling.
Alves has openly professed his faith after being freed, regularly sharing passages from the Bible on social media. This new chapter seems to be reflected in his attendance at the Elim Church, where he was observed preaching in front of a crowd while listening to music.
El Periódico was informed by Deputy Pastor Sammy Thomas that Alves had received an invitation to speak at a youth gathering.
Thomas stated, "We met Dani and we think he has a great testimony to help young people." He came to share with us because he loves God and wants to promote God. There is nothing more to it than that.
El Periódico was informed by Deputy Pastor Sammy Thomas that Alves had received an invitation to speak at a youth gathering.
Thomas stated, "We met Dani and we think he has a great testimony to help young people." He came to share with us because he loves God and wants to promote God. There is nothing more to it than that.
Church under investigation
Part of a global network that started in El Salvador, the Elim Pentecostal Church is also under investigation.
Its branch in Terrassa, close to Barcelona, is being investigated for several sexual assault accusations, according to Crónica Global. Additionally, a pastor has been charged with scamming members out of almost €19.4 million.
Pastors at other Elim congregations in England and New Zealand have lately been convicted of similar crimes, and the church has been associated with far-right movements in Central America.
Part of a global network that started in El Salvador, the Elim Pentecostal Church is also under investigation.
Its branch in Terrassa, close to Barcelona, is being investigated for several sexual assault accusations, according to Crónica Global. Additionally, a pastor has been charged with scamming members out of almost €19.4 million.
Pastors at other Elim congregations in England and New Zealand have lately been convicted of similar crimes, and the church has been associated with far-right movements in Central America.
Even though Alves' attendance was allegedly restricted to guest preaching, his affiliation with a group that is the subject of this inquiry has sparked additional questions about his public rehabilitation and the suitability of his platform.
