Former Brazilian football star Dani Alves, now working as an evangelical preacher following his time in prison, publicly endorsed presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro via Instagram. Alves framed his support for Bolsonaro as divinely inspired, claiming he received guidance from the Holy Spirit. The post linked his endorsement to a perceived divine will, suggesting Bolsonaro’s candidacy aligns with a higher power. This development marks a notable intersection of sports, religion, and politics in Brazil. Alves’s transition from athlete to religious figure has garnered attention, and his public backing of Bolsonaro is likely to influence some voters. The endorsement highlights the increasing role of evangelical voters in Brazilian elections. The incident occurred in Brazil.

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