Barcelona defender Dani Alves responded to a racist taunt Sunday in a game at Villarreal by picking up a banana that landed at his feet, peeling and then eating it before proceeding to take a corner ...

Dani Alves has been taken aback by the incredible response and support he has received for his unconventional reaction to racist abuse during a Primera Division match, but hopes he has helped further ...

MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona, a host of fellow players and even the Italian prime minister have backed Daniel Alves after he produced a clever riposte to a racist taunt involving a banana when taking ...

BARCELONA, Spain (KGO) -- A world renowned soccer player took a bite out of racism during a game in Spain. Barcelona's Dani Alves, who is black, was about to take a corner kick during Sunday's 3-2 win ...

MADRID – The Spanish league's disciplinary committee has fined Villarreal $16,000 for the fan who threw a banana at Dani Alves last month. During Barcelona's 3-2 win at Villarreal on April 27, Alves ...

Dani Alves's widely-reported response to having a banana thrown at him was planned in advance, according to reports. The Barcelona footballer recently started an anti-racism campaign on social media, ...

Brazilian-born Barcelona defender Daniel Alves said Sunday he wanted some leniency for the Spanish fan banned for throwing a banana near him during a game. "There does have to be a punishment, but I ...

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police have detained the Villarreal supporter who threw a banana on the pitch near Barcelona defender Daniel Alves on Sunday and charged him with a "breach of fundamental ...

FC Barcelona’s Neymar, from Brazil, right, and Daniel Alves, from Brazil, arrive for a religious ceremony at Barcelona Cathedral for late former FC Barcelona’s coach Tito Vilanova in Barcelona, Spain, ...

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