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Dani Alves and his Sao Paulo teammates were subjected to one of the stranger — and more painful — match stoppages in recent memory at the weekend.
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Dani Alves recalls what it’s like to play for Pep Guardiola and reminisces on his time playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar.
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With Philippe Coutinho still struggling to adjust to life at Barcelona, compatriot Dani Alves feels says he needs to change his mentality if he wants to succeed.
The FIFA FIFPro Men’s World XI, announced at Monday night’s The Best awards, was whittled down from a shortlist of over 50 — which included only one player based in South America. And the name of Dani Alves did not figure because of anything he has done since recently joining Sao Paulo. It was a consequence of his deeds in the last European season with Paris Saint-Germain and — probably at least as important — his outstanding displays for the Brazil team in the Copa America, where he was chosen…
Dani Alves recalls what it’s like to play for Pep Guardiola and reminisces on his time playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar.
PSG’s Dani Alves opens up about his singing career aspirations and how racism has impacted football.
With Philippe Coutinho still struggling to adjust to life at Barcelona, compatriot Dani Alves feels says he needs to change his mentality if he wants to succeed.
Dani Alves says that he has joined Sao Paulo so that he can keep in shape for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, when he will be 39 years old.
More than 40,000 Brazilian fans showed up on Tuesday night to see the former Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain defender join his boyhood club.
The captain of Brazil’s title-winning Copa America team signed a contract that runs to December 2022. He left PSG on a free transfer after his contract expired in July.
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Former Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran Torres is in talks with MLS club Chicago Fire and Brazilian side Sao Paulo, according to ESPN FC sources.
The Spaniard left Atleti at the end of last season and has received significant interest, although he has yet to make a final decision about his future, according to the sources.
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Pato spent two years on loan at Sai Paulo in 2014 and 2015.
Sao Paulo have signed former Brazil international striker Alexandre Pato until December of 2022, the club announced on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old, who spent two seasons on loan at Sao Paulo in 2014 and 2015, was a free agent after leaving Chinese Super League (CSL) side Tianjin Tianhai earlier this month.
He is the first signing under new manager Cuca, who was appointed in February.
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Police in Brazil have opened an investigation into the death of Sao Paulo midfielder Daniel Correa Freitas after the 24-year-old’s body was found in southern Brazil on Saturday.
Freitas, who was playing this season on loan with second-division Sao Bento, died of gunshot wounds, according to official reports. However, local police would not divulge any more details.
Nota de pesar: Daniel Corrêa Freitas https://t.co/ihLicR8ZqD pic.twitter.com/a8J0LBIrrL— São Paulo FC (@SaoPauloFC) October 29, 2018
Sao Paulo said in a statement that they “lament the passing of Daniel and offer their support to his friends and family in this moment…
Auro is moving to MLS with Toronto FC.
Toronto FC signed former Brazil youth international defender Auro on loan from Sao Paulo on Tuesday.
The MLS club also has an option to buy the 22-year-old on a permanent basis at the end of the season.
“Auro is a young and versatile defender that will provide us with flexibility within our line-up, both on the left and right side,” Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko said. “We are pleased to bring him in on a loan deal with an option to buy for the future.”
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Artur will spend 2018 with Columbus after all.
Artur will be staying with Columbus Crew SC after the MLS club retained the midfielder’s services in a permanent transfer.
After spending 2016 on loan with Columbus, the 21-year-old Brazilian posted a tweet last week to thank fans, seemingly drawing an end to his time in the U.S.
Reports said Artur’s parent club had rejected Columbus’ offer of $1.5 million for half of Artur’s rights, but Crew SC continued to negotiate and completed the move on Wednesday.
“Artur was one of the most promising young…