Born-again Alves answers critics

Veteran dispels any lingering doubts to keep Juventus on course for treble

TURIN, Italy - Dani Alves proved his critics wrong as he inspired Juventus to a 2-1 win over Monaco on Tuesday to send the Italian club to its second Champions League final in three years.

The 34-year-old was suspected by some of being past his best when he joined Juventus from Barcelona on a free transfer last June, while a three-month injury layoff from November stifled his new start in Turin.