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Major blow to Brazil as Dani Alves ruled out of FIFA 2018

Major blow to Brazil as Dani Alves ruled out of FIFA 2018

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The Brazilian football federation (CBF) has confirmed it that Brazil right-back Dani Alves has been ruled out of the FIFA 2018 due to a knee injury

Paris Saint-Germain defender Dani Alves suffered a knee injury while playing Coupe de France final match and immediately attended by a team of doctors. Now, it is confirmed now that he won't be able to recover in time to make it to Russia.

The Brazilian football federation (CBF) has confirmed it that Brazil right-back Dani Alves has been ruled out of the FIFA 2018.

Dani Alves' ouster is a major blow to the Brazil team as Alves has been a key figure for upcoming football world cup.

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Brazil coach, Tite have already been dealing with injuries of star player Neymar and defender Filipe Luis and now Dani Alves ouster is a big concern.

Although, Brazil team are aiming for a sixth title, starts in Russia on June 14.