Barça deprived Dani Alves of his status as a legendary football player

Barça stripped Dani Alves of his status as a club legenda condition shared by up to 102 footballers who have defended the Blaugrana jacket since its inception on November 29, 1899. Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique were the latest to join the list headed by the organization’s founder Joan Gamper. .

The Blaugrana club reacted cautiously to this decision, maintaining the presumption of innocence of the Brazilian, who was placed in preventive detention awaiting trial on January 20, 2023. Barça carried out this symbolic act following the final verdict for sexual assault. Dani Alves was sentenced on December 22 by Article 21 of the Barcelona Court to four years and six months in prison. His lawyer Ines Guardiola has already announced that he will appeal.

Dani Alves has earned the status of legendary Barça footballer for his performance. 408 games defending the Blaugrana jacket over eight and a half seasons, divided into two stages. A long and successful career in which he won three Champions Leagues, three Spanish Super Cups, three Club World Cups, six league titles, four Spanish Cups and four Spanish Super Cups.