FC Barcelona has stripped Dani Alves of the status of legend of the Catalan football club, which is enjoyed by more than 100 players who have worn the Blaugrana shirt for a long time since the group was founded on November 29, 1899, according to the Spaniard. press .

Dani Alves is no longer a Barcelona legend after being sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for rape

FC Barcelona has been cautious in this decision, respecting the presumption of innocence of the Brazilian player, who was taken into custody on January 20, 2023, pending a trial that took place this month and resulted in a sentence of four and a half years in prison. for rape.

The reigning Spanish champions have effectively carried out this symbolic act by removing Dani Alves from their legends after his verdict was final on February 22, according to Catalan newspaper Sport.

Dani Alves made 408 appearances for FC Barcelona during his eight and a half seasons at the Camp Nou, during which he won three Champions Leagues, three UEFA Super Cups, six Premier League titles, three Club World Cups, four European Cups . The king and four Super Cups of Spain, informs Agerpres.

The Brazilian is the most decorated player in the history of professional football, having won a total of 43 trophies during his career.