Age is just a number, that's what fans have to say on Dani Alves! Dani Alves, the 36-year-old captain of Brazil put in a brilliant display of football to knock Argentina out of the Copa America 2019. The veteran right-back, one of the most decorated footballer to grace the game showed age is just a number when you can produce quality on the pitch. His Argentine counterpart and one-time team-mate at Barcelona, Lionel Messi failed to match his desire as the world’s best player failed at the big stage in international football once again. Brazil’s 2-0 win over their arch-rivals ensured the first final in several years for the senior team. It is no surprise Twitterati is going gaga over Dani Alves and he is trending with more than 130K tweets! Brazil vs Argentina, Copa America 2019 Semi-Final Video Highlights: Jesus, Firmino Send Brazil Into Final as Messi Fails Again.

The first goal Brazil scored of Gabriel Jesus was all down to the brilliance of Dani Alves as he skipped past two Argentine shirts to slip in the ball to Roberto Firmino who put in an inch-perfect cross for Manchester City’s Jesus to score. The intensity with which Alves brings the ball under control on his chest before playing a no-look pass is stuff that few can produce on the biggest stage. In the second half too, the former PSG man put in some wonderful first time passes from the back to find Casemiro in particular. BRA Vs ARG, Copa America 2019 Semi-Final Results & Highlights: Brazil Thrash Messi's Argentina 2-0 To Advance to Final.

Twitter Reaction on Dani Alves' Magnificent Day at Work

Never Change, NEVER EVER

Bad Day For Messi and Messi Fans

Well That's How It's Done

Watching It Once Is Just Not Enough

A Big Salute To You

If we go by the numbers, Dani Alves completed 5/5 take-ons and 3/3 tackles and for his brilliant composure on the pitch, was named the man of the match. His marking of Sergio Aguero throughout the game stopped Argentine putting the pressure on Brazil’s goal with its main man cut off from the attack. Since Dani Alves is currently a free market, the performance he put in today surely sets the top European clubs vying for his signature. While his destination is not yet known, one thing is certain – he is the best right back that has ever played football.

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