‘Buffon can’t beat Ronaldo to Ballon d’Or’
The Brazil international, who was making his 100th appearance in the competition, was lined up with his team-mates as the familiar refrain rang out around the Millennium Stadium prior to kick-off.
Alves, though, decided to play a cheeky prank on one of the mascots.
In a nonchalant manner, he pulled the hair of the girl who was led out by Alex Sandro, standing just a little to his left. By the time she had looked round to see what had happened, the 36-year-old was looking the other way.
Alves didn’t quite get away with it – but thankfully for him the mascot who spotted his action saw the funny side too!
