Dani Alves fined. Barcelona wants to appeal. “Let’s not look for something bigger”

, the most successful footballer in history, is 38 years old but proves he is still great. Some of Barca’s fans expected his return transfer to help the team more in the mental zone than on the pitch. Dani Alves has become the oldest goal scorer in Barcelona’s history. Another goal scorer – Gavi – was yet to be seen in the world when the Brazilian made his La Liga debut.

Alves left the field in disbelief

This match ended disastrously for the Brazilian, because in the 68th minute – a moment after the goal at 4: 2 – the Brazilian saw a red card for kicking his opponent in the calf, although he got rid of the ball a long time ago. Alves left the field in disbelief. He probably claimed to only graze his rival. The slow-motion repetitions slightly distort the reality, because it is difficult to judge the strength of the kick. The contact, however, was clear.

Dani Alves was disqualified for this foul by the Disciplinary Committee for two matches. This would mean that the Brazilian would not play in the Barcelona derby with Espanyol and with. Barcelona disagrees with the penalty and wants to appeal. The club believes that Alves did not attack his rival on purpose.

An experienced footballer also disagrees with the statement that he fouled intentionally.

– It is ridiculous to think that a teammate is deliberately hurting another. We play a risky sport and accidents happen in it, so there is no need to look for something more here. Anyway, Carrasco, I apologize again for this foul – wrote Dani Alves on Twitter.

The Brazilian has played five games for Barcelona this season. He scored a goal and had three assists. Barcelona after a 4-2 victory against Atletico Madrid have 38 points after 22 La Liga games. Xavi’s team is fourth, fifteen points behind the leader, but has played one less match. Atletico is fifth with 36 points.

Dani Alves – trophy collector

38-year-old Dani Alves is at the forefront of the league table with the most trophies. The former Barcelona, ​​Juventus, PSG and Sevilla player won almost everything during his career. There is no more successful footballer in history. The Brazilian won 42 titles (according to “Transfermarket”), other sources say that he already has 43 and even 44 cups.

“Badges, bottle caps, fridge magnets – all kinds of things people collect. Dani Alves collects gold medals. He has the most of any footballer in history.