![Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Dani Alves celebrates after scoring a goal during the French Trophy of Champions (Trophee des Champions) football match between Monaco (ASM) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on July 29, 2017, at the Grand Stade in Tangiers. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TCN3ZTM277EZKIK753LIN3ZYVA.jpg?smart=true&auth=3f154197ba142c04b69820b5be028652e6e9ded4024a7459b19db582ad49fe30&width=400&height=225)
Dani Alves made an immediate impact at Paris Saint-Germain, scoring a free-kick during the Super Cup win over Monaco. Franck Fife / AFP
Dani Alves made an immediate impact at Paris Saint-Germain, scoring a free-kick during the Super Cup win over Monaco. Franck Fife / AFP
Dani Alves and Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian stars bring samba to the city of love
A Brazilian core, which could soon include Neymar, will play a pivotal role for the French club, writes Ian Hawkey.