ALVES PICKS HIS BALLON D'OR WINNER

New Barcelona signing Dani Alves has picked his Ballon d'Or winner for this year and it's not long-time friend, Lionel Messi.

Speaking after the Ballon d'Or Award Ceremony held on Monday night via Football London, Dani Alves said that Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen should be given all the awards including the prestigious Ballon d'Or Award. According to him, a message can be sent to everyone that there are things more important than Sports.

Dani Alves had earlier stated that Messi is a worthy recipient of the Ballon d'Or Award with what he achieved this year, but he would have given it to Danish international Eriksen to send a message that life is more important than football.

ALVES REAFFIRMS LOVE FOR BARCELONA

Dani Alves has reaffirmed his love for theCatalan giants Barcelona whom he missed while the Brazilian international was away from the club. According to him, it's an honour and pleasure to return home after a long time.

Ex-Barcelona fullback Dani Alves talked about his love and affection towards the Nou Camp outfit in a chat with the club's official TV channel, BarcaTV. Dani Alves had previously stated that he would be happy to return to the pitch in the colours of Barcelona if the club needs him.

ALVES THANKS BRAZIL TEAMMATES FOR OLYMPICS TROPHY

Former Barcelona star Dani Alves has thanked and praised all of his teammates whom he played alongside at the recently-concluded Olympics tournament in Tokyo. Alves was a part of the team that eventually conquered the competition and went home with the gold medal as they were crowned the champions of the men's football category at the tournament. The former Barcelona and Juventus right-back was called up to Brazil's Olympics squad and he started the tournament with 43 trophies to his name, meaning that he now has 44 trophies in his career; making him the most decorated European footballer.

TOKYO 2020: BRAZIL SECURE TOP SPOT

Defending champions Brazil have secured top spot in Group D of the football event at Tokyo 2020 after their latest win over Saudi Arabia. The Brazilians were confirmed as group winners following the 3-1 win over the aforementioned Asian opponents earlier on Wednesday.

Veteran right-back Dani Alves lead Brazil out against Saudi Arabia like he did in the previous two group games against Germany and Ivory Coast. Dani Alves doubles as the team captain and one of the overage players in the Brazil squad. The Sao Paulo player missed out on the Copa America tournament this summer due to injury but he was able to recover on time to make the Olympics team.

TOKYO 2020: BRAZIL SECURE TOP SPOT

Defending champions Brazil have secured top spot in Group D of the football event at Tokyo 2020 after their latest win over Saudi Arabia. The Brazilians were confirmed as group winners following the 3-1 win over the aforementioned Asian opponents earlier on Wednesday.

Veteran right-back Dani Alves lead Brazil out against Saudi Arabia like he did in the previous two group games against Germany and Ivory Coast. Dani Alves doubles as the team captain and one of the overage players in the Brazil squad. The Sao Paulo player missed out on the Copa America tournament this summer due to injury but he was able to recover on time to make the Olympics team.

ALVES IN BRAZIL OLYMPICS SQUAD

Veteran Sao Paulo defender Dani Alves has been named on the Olympics squad for Brazil ahead of the football tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Dani Alves is on the 18-man Brazil football squad released for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games by manager Andre Jardine.

Dani Alves is not within the u-24 age bracket for the Olympics but he qualifies as an overage player. Each team is entitled to three overage players. Ex-Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Juventus right-back Dani Alves will represent Brazil at the Olympic Games this summer having missed out on the just concluded Copa America tournament in his country.

WHY ALVES IS MISSING COPA AMERICA

Veteran defender Dani Alves was one of the surprising names on the latest list of Brazilian players called up by manager Tite last month for both the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the Copa America tournament. The former Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) right-back has been in good form for Sao Paulo since new manager Hernan Crespo returned him to his favourite right-back position from midfield. His form earned him a surprise invitation to the Brazil squad only for injury to rule him out of both the qualifiers and the Copa America tournament on home soil

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