Xavi 'shocked' over Dani Alves arrest and allegations

Xavi 'shocked' over Dani Alves arrest and allegations

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The Brazilian defender is accused of terrible deeds that occurred on the night of December 30

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is shocked about Dani Alves's arrest on sexual assault allegations.

"It is hard to speak about a situation like this, first of all," Xavi said.

"I think like everybody, I am surprised, taken aback, I am in a state of shock, knowing Dani.

"That's the first thing that comes to mind. And after that, because it's a matter for the law, and the law will run its course, we cannot get into it.

"Regarding Dani, I feel bad for him, I am surprised, given how Dani is, and how he has been when he was here with us.

"(I'm) surprised, taken aback, I can't say anything else.

Alves, in prison without bail, has been sacked by his club Pumas.

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