Dani Alves to become Brazil's oldest World Cup captain in clash with Cameroon BRA FIFAWorldCup
Dani Alves is set to become Brazil’s oldest World Cup captain in their game against Cameroon on Friday.already assured of their place in the Round of 16.Dani Alves has remained a part of Tite’s Brazil set despite being in the latter stages of his careerAlves is yet to feature in Qatar but will make his 126th appearance for the Selecao in Friday’s clash.
These days the veteran full-back plays his football in Mexico for UNAM Pumas after a short-lived return to Barcelona last season. He will be hoping to guide Brazil to top spot in Group G with a point against the African nation will be enough to finish top of the pile.For some, Alves was a surprise inclusion in coach Tite’s 26-man squad for the finals but his place in the squad appears to reflect both his playing ability and influence in the dressing room.
After being named in the squad, Alves said: “For me it represents the fact that I can wear the Brazil jersey. It makes me very proud to be here. I’ve been with the Brazilian squad for many years and to be able to wrap up this cycle, playing a World Cup, makes me very happy. “It’s been 16 years with the national squad and I’ve tried to do my very best. Life, I think, always rewards the people who love what they do, who truly do their best in the mission.
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