Watch Alves explain his art
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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FC Barcelona's new signing Daniel Alves is a leading practitioner of the art of full-back play and he reveals to UEFA's Training Ground the secrets of his success.
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Daniel Alves's €29m transfer from Sevilla FC to FC Barcelona has been one of the summer's biggest moves, with the Brazilian international leaving the club where he won two UEFA Cups for the playground of the stars that is Camp Nou.
Full-back guide
In five full seasons with Sevilla, Alves emerged as one of the most effective right-backs in the game, showcasing his talents on the UEFA Champions League stage for the first time last season. Now the 25-year-old reveals what it takes to be a top full-back in an exclusive Star Skills session for the UEFA Training Ground. He explains what the role entails and how to be the best at it. Find out more by clicking here.
Win a minibus
Also on Training Ground, you still have a chance of winning a Ford minibus for your team by showing off your own skills in the Team Challenge. If you think you have what it takes to dazzle us, then click here and put your ability to the test. Users can also learn from resident skills experts Paul Wood and Tina Wulf, who star in a new series in which they perform the most spectacular tricks seen in the UEFA Champions League. Their first lesson focuses on a magic moment from new Arsenal FC signing Samir Nasri.
Big names
The Training Ground hosts more than 130 videos and features exclusive masterclass sessions from UEFA Champions League players Kaká, Andrea Pirlo, Deco, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Sami Hyypiä – among arguably the greatest array of football talent assembled for a learning-based website. Coaches Roy Hodgson and Lars Lagerbäck have also been recruited to help inform and educate players and coaches of all ages and abilities, as part of the most comprehensive guide to skills and tactics on the internet.