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  Alves wants to stay at Barcelona despite no offer

  Football | March 31, 2014 20:15 IST

  BARCELONA, Spain: Brazil defender Daniel Alves says he wants to stay at Barcelona even though the Spanish champions haven't yet offered him a contract extension.   The 30-year-old Alves is out of contract after this season.  

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  Fred, Jo named in Brazil squad

  Football | February 25, 2014 12:08 IST

  Rio de Janeiro: Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has included strikers Fred and Jo in his squad for next month's international friendly against South Africa.Goalkeeper Jefferson was also named as a back-up to first choice

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  Rafael to replace Daniel Alves in Brazil squad

  Football | May 19, 2012 15:26 IST

  Sao Paulo, May 19 :  Brazil has called up Manchester United right back Rafael to replace the injured Daniel Alves in the squad for upcoming  friendlies.Rafael was called up on Friday because Alves broke his

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  Espanyol President Backs Fans After Racist Chants

  Football | January 09, 2012 12:52 IST

  Barcelona, Jan 9: Espanyol's supporters deserve top marks despite directing racist chants at Barcelona's Daniel Alves in Sunday's 1-1 draw between the city rivals, the Spanish club's president said.Sections of fans in the Cornella-El Prat