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Dani Alves remanded in custody on sexual assault charge

A Spanish judge has ordered that Brazil soccer player Dani Alves be jailed on remand without bail over an alleged sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub, the regional court system said.

Soccer • 20 Jan 23

Roberto Firmino will not be going to the World Cup

No Firmino but veteran Alves makes Brazil squad

Brazil coach Tite has named his 26-man World Cup squad, including 39-year-old defender Daniel Alves - but Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has missed out on the five-time winners' quest for glory in Qatar.

Soccer • 07 Nov 22

Alves played for Barca between 2008-16 in a trophy-laden spell during which he won six La Liga titles and three Champions League crowns among other honours

Barca agree deal to re-sign defender Dani Alves

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign free agent Dani Alves, with the Brazilian defender set to re-join the team for the rest of the season.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

Dani Alves and his team-mates celebrate the penalty shootout victory over Mexico in the semi-final

Tokyo 2020: Alves and Brazil set sights on gold

For a 38-year-old coming to the end of his career, the appeal of playing in empty stadiums in Japan's summer heat as an over-aged player in an Under-23 tournament is not an obvious one.

Olympics • 06 Aug 21

Dani Alves was a free agent having left PSG at the end of his contract in June.

Dani Alves back in Brazil as he agrees Sao Paulo move

Former Barcelona, Juventus and Paris St Germain full-back Dani Alves has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Sao Paulo.

Soccer • 02 Aug 19

Alves's time in Paris is coming to an end

Dani Alves to leave PSG

After two seasons playing in Ligue 1, Davi Alves has announced that he is leaving Paris Saint Germain, although the former Barcelona defender has not confirmed his next move.

Soccer • 23 Jun 19

Neymar was informed of the decision over the weekend

Neymar stripped of Brazil captaincy for Copa America

Neymar has been replaced as Brazil captain for next month's Copa America by his Paris St Germain team-mate Dani Alves.

Soccer • 28 May 19

Dani Alves out of World Cup with cruciate injury

Dani Alves will not play for Brazil at the World Cup after suffering anterior cruciate ligament damage.

Soccer • 11 May 18

'Be brave' - Alves offers advice to PSG target Neymar

Paris St Germain full-back Dani Alves has urged his fellow Brazilian Neymar to "be brave" when it comes to considering a potential world-record transfer to the Ligue 1 giants.

Soccer • 30 Jul 17

Dani Alves completes Paris St Germain switch

Dani Alves has apologised for any hurt he might have caused Manchester City and their head coach Pep Guardiola by signing for Paris St Germain.

Soccer • 12 Jul 17

Pep Guardiola and Dani Alves during their time working together at Barcelona

Dani Alves confirms Juve exit amid talk of Pep reunion

Defender Dani Alves has confirmed that he has left Serie A champions Juventus after one season in Italy, with Manchester City the most likely destination for the Brazilian, according to media reports.

Soccer • 28 Jun 17

Dani Alves spent eight years at Barcelona

Dani Alves swaps Barcelona for Juventus

Juventus have signed Dani Alves on a two-year contract after the full-back decided to call time on his Barcelona career.

Soccer • 27 Jun 16

Dani Alves (left) has been linked with Juventus and Manchester United

Dani Alves free to leave Barcelona this summer

Barcelona have announced long-serving Brazilian right-back Dani Alves will leave the club this summer.

Soccer • 02 Jun 16

Dani Alves believes Barcelona received a favourable Champions League draw

Barca star questions Arsenal’s mental resolve

Barcelona defender Dani Alves says his team-mates were happy to draw Arsenal in the Champions League ahead of their last-16 second-leg against the Gunners tonight.

Soccer • 16 Mar 16

Dani Alves: 'I think it's the most important game of the World Cup, along with the final'

Alves wants to send message to rivals in WC opener

Brazil are looking to send a message to supporters and rivals in the World Cup's opening match against Croatia, defender Dani Alves has said.

World Cup • 10 Jun 14

Dani Alves said he would like to see more done to punish the fan who threw the banana

Spanish police detain Alves banana fan

Spanish police have detained the Villarreal supporter who threw a banana on the pitch near Barcelona defender Daniel Alves.

Soccer • 30 Apr 14

Neymar has come out to back his team-mate Dani Alves who received racist abuse from Villareal fans

Stars support Alves after banana incident

Fellow professionals as well as his club Barcelona have expressed solidarity with Dani Alves, who reacted to racist insults and having a banana thrown at him by eating part of the fruit.

Soccer • 28 Apr 14

Barca don't need a 'Plan B', says Alves

Barcelona should seek to refine their current playing style and forget about adopting a Plan B, says, defender Dani Alves

Soccer • 09 Nov 12

Dani Alves