Wonder will we see much of this from Brazil tonight…

Dani Alves admits to being stunned by the incredible response and support he has received for his unconventional reaction to racist abuse during last Sunday’s La Liga clash with Villarreal, but hopes he has helped further the fight against discrimination.

Barcelona defender Dani Alves sparked an ingenious social media campaign against racism in football as support flooded in from fellow professionals for his decision to eat at banana thrown at him by an opposition fan.

Manchester City 0 Barcelona 2

Barcelona defender Dani Alves will miss the Copa del Rey final next week after breaking his collarbone in training today.

Barcelona defender Dani Alves protested his innocence over the late penalty decision which allowed 10-man Real Madrid to salvage a draw from last night’s clash at the Bernabeu.

BARCELONA all but secured their spot in the Champions League semi-finals and a probable showdown with arch-rivals Real Madrid after building a huge first-leg lead over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Middlesbrough were today insisting Afonso Alves is still their player – for now at least – after Qatari side Al-Sadd unveiled the striker at a press conference.

Newcastle United 3 Middlesbrough 1

MANCHESTER UNITED last night ruled out any further attempt to overturn Darren Fletcher’s Champions League final ban.

Newcastle 3 Middlesbrough 1

Bolton 4 Middlesbrough 1

Barcelona defender Dani Alves insists he will not be leaving the club this summer despite reports Chelsea are set to make a bid for him at the end of the season.

Middlesbrough 1 Sunderland 1

Middlesbrough and England defender David Wheater admitted it was “terrible” for his side to concede a late equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Blackburn.

Middlesbrough 2 Tottenham 1

Wigan will have to wait until next week to complete the signing of Middlesbrough youngster Lee Cattermole – but are unlikely to face any problems sealing the deal.

Middlesbrough 8 Manchester City 1

Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United’s title setback will only inspire his players to keep going to the last minute of the campaign.

Middlesbrough 2 Manchester United 2

VOLKAN DEMIREL was the hero for Fenerbahce as they advanced from a penalty shoot-out into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in their history.

Middlesbrough 1 Sheffield United 0 (after extra time)

Liverpool 3 Middlesbrough 2

Middlesbrough target Afonso Alves was undergoing a medical this evening as the Teessiders attempted to push through a club record signing.

Jose Mourinho has backed claims by Daniel Alves’s agent that the Brazilian is nearing a move to Stamford Bridge.

DANIEL ALVES’ agent Geronimo Suarez is “80-90% confident” a deal can be struck between Chelsea and Sevilla for the full back.

Daniel Alves’ agent Geronimo Suarez is “80-90% confident” a deal can be struck between Chelsea and Sevilla for the full-back.

CHELSEA are set for a frantic end to the summer transfer window after Jose Mourinho confirmed the club’s interest in Daniel Alves and the impending departure of Arjen Robben.

Porto defender Bruno Alves has dashed Aston Villa’s hopes of signing him by committing his future to the Portuguese club, according to his agent.

Sevilla came back from the dead to advance to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup tonight.