The Brazilian, who received a prison sentence, played more than 400 matches for the Blaugrana and won 23 trophies with the club
Barcelona officially expelled ex-defender Dani Alvesrecently jailed for sexual assault, from the pantheon of club legends.
The 40-year-old Brazilian played a total of 408 matches for Blaugrana (2008 – 2016, 2021/22), scored 22 goals, gave 105 assists. As part of the Catalan giants, he became the champion of Spain six times, won the Champions League three times, and in total won 23 different trophies.
In the entire history of Barcelona, 102 footballers have earned the status of club legends, the latest to join this list of favorites are Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique. It is headed by Joan Gamper, the legendary founder and first president of the club.
The blue garnets were in no hurry to exclude Alves from this symbolic “Hall of Fame”, relying on the presumption of the Brazilian’s innocence, and decided to exclude him only after the court verdict was announced.
Let us remind you that on February 22, the Supreme Court of Catalonia sentenced Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison. The ex-footballer, Brazil’s record holder in World Cup history, was found guilty of rape, which occurred at the end of 2022.
Initially, the prosecutor’s office requested nine years in prison for the accused. At the same time, Alves’ lawyer has already announced an appeal against the announced verdict.
Source: Sportarena
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