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Dani Alves pens goodbye letter to fans

Following the confirmation of his exit from Barcelona FC, Dani Alves has penned an emotional letter to his fans on Instagram. The right-back who joined the Spanish giants in 2008 is expected to sign a two year deal at Serie A champions Juventus.
During his 8-year spell, the 33 year-old  won 23 trophies including three Champions League winners medals and six La Ligas. Read his goodbye letter below.

“In one month it will be eight years since my arrival at FC Barcelona. In July 2008, I joined this club and I took the kit in which I have lived the most important accomplishments of my career. From day one, from the first training under the orders of Pep Guardiola, until the last of this last season, I have had the fortune to passionately enjoy my football.
“I have dozens, hundreds, of images recorded in my mind of moments shared with you at the Camp Nou and on the streets of Barcelona… many goal celebrations, and happiness at winning titles. I am a privileged, honoured worker and footballer, whom life has allowed me to wear the shirt of the best club in the world in a prodigious decade for the quality of its players and coaches. “
I could mention one by one all the extraordinary people with whom I have had the pleasure of overcoming challenges and difficulties in the many ways that have been presented throughout this time, but I prefer to give them a set thanks, because in the Barcelona locker room there is no room for individuality: We all win, we all lose. And we work together. And pulling the ship, presidents, ‘misters’ (managers) coaching staff, club workers … all of them thank you very much because they have always rewarded my efforts with their trust and support.
“With this letter I just wanted to let you know that I made the decision to seek a new challenge in my career, because you have to know when the finish each stage at the correct time. And my point is this. I go, but I will return, because I’m a culé more. Thanks for making me feel loved.”
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Dani Alves to leave Barcelona this summer

Barcelona player, Dani Alves will leave Barcelona FC for Juventus this summer. The Brazilian who recently became the third most decorated player in football history (after Ryan Giggs and Kenny Dalglish) has a contract at the Camp Nou till 2017 but will be joining the Itailian club on a free transfer. Alves has won 23 trophies at Barcelona, including 6 La Liga titles and 3 Champions Leagues.
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La Liga win: Dani Alves overtakes Pele's record.

Brazilian defender, Dani Alves has become the brazilian player with more titles in all football history  thanks to Barcelona’s La Liga victory yesterday. The Barcelona player clinched his 30th silverware surpassing legend Pele’s 29th.
In addition to being the third most decorated player in football history (after Ryan Giggs and Kenny Dalglish) the 33-year-old also recorded his 100th assist for Barca. He comes behind Lionel Messi and Luis Figo with 127 and 105 respectively.
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Zinedine Zidane unveils his current world XI

No Rooney, not even Chelsea sensation, Eden Hazard has made ex France international, Zinedine Zidane’s current world XI list. The only premier league player found on his fantasy team list is Manchester City’s Yaya Toure. Well, his choices.

It shouldn’t shock you that most of the players on the list are from Real Madrid. On the list. include Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Yaya Toure, Iker Casillas Marcelo, Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema,  Dani Alves Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
His seven first choice substitutes:  Manuel Neuer, Phillip Lahm, Raphael Varane, Andres Iniesta, Paul Pogba, Franck Ribery and Sergio Aguero.‎
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Villareal fan who threw banana at Dani Alves handed lifetime ban.

Wow! That was fast! Spanish football club, Villarreal have handed a lifetime ban to the supporter who threw a piece of banana at Barcelona star Dani Alves during their game with the title defender on Sunday. Below is an official statement by the club.
 
“Villarreal CF wants to communicate that the club deeply regrets and condemns the incident that happened yesterday during the match against FC Barcelona in which a fan threw an object onto the field of El Madrigal. Thanks to the security forces and the invaluable assistance of the Yellow crowd, the club has already identified the person and has decided to withdraw his season tickets, permanently banning his access to El Madrigal stadium. Once again our club would like to express its firm commitment to promoting respect, equality, sportsmanship and fair play both on and off the field and our absolute rejection of any act that is contrary to these principles, such as violence, discrimination, racism and xenophobia.”
Racism has no place in football.
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The world is eating banana today! Neymar, David luiz, Aguero, Willian, Oscar, football fans, others show support to Dani Alves on social media (photos)

 
 
The whole world is talking about racism today. Thanks to Dani Alves’ who brilliantly handled a racist taunt yesterday. Recall that Barcelona full-back calmly picked up a banana thrown at him by a racist fan, peeled and ate it before carrying on with the game. That action has not only won him admiration worldwide, footballers and fans have also taken to their social media accounts to show support to the Barcelona star.
 
Injured Neymar star, led the pack, he tweeted picture of him and his son eating banana with the hashtag #weareallmonkeys. Several footballers have also followed suit; Chelsea’s David Luiz, Oscar, Willian also posted a similar picture. I’m sure Banana would be so expensive today.
The Brazilian star on why he ate the banana. “I’m in Spain for 11 years now and it happens since the start. You have to laugh at them. I don’t know who threw the banana but I want to thank him. It gave me the energy to put two more crosses in for our goals.”
Meanwhile, Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff has approved Neymar’s campaign #somostodosmacacos to defend Alves and all black people against racism.
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Photos of Barcelona star, Dani Alves eating the banana thrown at him by a racist fan

 

Racism in football! Will it ever end? Lastnight at the Estadio El Madrigal during Barcelona’s match with Villa Real, a racist fan of the opposing team, threw a banana at Dani Alves while he was about to take a corner. To the surprise of many, the Brazilian full-back calmly picked up the banana, peeled and ate it before carrying on with the game.

Now that was a brilliant response but ermmm, that ‘tactic’ shouldn’t be used often, such items might be laced with poison.lol. Footballers that have been subject to racist attacks include Mario Balotelli, Samuel Eto’o etc.

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