Dani Alves Brazilian soccer player of the Pumas.
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The footballer with the most trophies in the history of football and current record of the Pumas, Dani Alves, expressed his sorrow for the death of Queen Elizabeth II this September 8. His message was made known through his account on Instagram where he also recalled her majesty’s visits to Brazilian lands and his passion for soccer. He also stressed that the Queen’s legacy will be eternal.
After celebrating his first victory in uniform with the Pumas against Querétaro, Dani Alves took a few minutes the next day to express his solidarity with the royal family after such an irreparable loss.
The words of Dani Alves for Queen Elizabeth II
Through his Instagram account, the Pumas player expressed the following: “My deepest condolences to Prince William and the Royal Family at this sad time of loss.. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a benchmark throughout the world and she defined what being British meant to the world,” she said in an emotional message.
“His connections with Brazil are always in our memories, not only visiting my native country, but also sharing a passion and respect for football.. My thoughts are with the British people. The Majesty of him will be truly missed, ”concluded the 39-year-old footballer.
Queen Elizabeth II and Brazil
One of the first connections that Queen Elizabeth II had with Brazil was in 1968, the date on which she asked to meet Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, better known as “Oh King” Pelé, something she achieved and that was the beginning of a great relationship of admiration, recognition and mutual respect.
Dani Alves joined the list of celebrities who publicly lamented the death of the queenAy took the opportunity to thank the affection he felt for his country and that began with Pelé, one of the greatest exponents in the history of football.
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