06.08.2010 09:01

Alves: “Spain game is unfair”

David Saura (special correspondent)

Daniel Alves believes that Barça's Spanish players are being treated unfairly after seven of them were called up for the forthcoming international only days after returning to pre-season training.

The Brazilian is surprised that the World Cup winners are playing again so soon after the squad have returned to their respective clubs, but thinks that the Spanish Football Federation must have their reasons for agreeing to the game against Mexico in the Azteca Stadium on August 11.

"It is a bit unfair," he said. "It is not a decision I understand. I am sure that there are good reasons and that there is a price to pay for being world champions. But it is not something I can say too much about it as it is not my business. It is just part of life as a footballer."

On his second visit to China Alves revealed that he enjoyed the experience with Sevilla and is happy to be back with FC Barcelona. "It is great coming here," he explained. "They treat us with great respect and I want to thank everyone for all that."

All thought out

Adriano Correia accompanied Alves to the Nike promotional event in Beijing and was also asked about Spain's controversial game. "It is a long way to go," he explained. "They have not yet begun training and yet they are called back into the Spain squad."

Barça will continue to prepare for the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup against Sevilla and Adriano believes that the club will cope. "I am sure it has already been all thought out," he continued. "If those players are not available there are others here who can all play."

World Cup aim

As well as playing alongside Alves for Barça each week Adriano would also like to do so at international level. "I would like to go to the next World Cup with Brazil," he commented. "I will work hard with Barça to achieve that. I am delighted to be at the best club in the world. We are prepared for any challenge. I am new here and want to write my name in the history of Barça."