Raphinha has reiterated his commitment to FC Barcelona while turning his focus to leading Brazil into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Barcelona winger Raphinha has opened up on his close relationship with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, revealing how senior players at the Catalan club are helping keep the 18-year-old grounded amid his meteoric rise.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has called on FIFA to rethink the international calendar after Raphinha suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for up to five weeks.
Carlo Ancelotti has praised Raphinha as "one of the best in the world" despite the Barcelona captain being ruled out with injury during the international break.
Barcelona are facing an anxious wait over Raphinha after the winger was forced off during Brazil's clash with France, with early signs pointing to a hamstring problem.
Raphinha delivered a superb hat-trick as Barcelona powered to a commanding 5-2 victory over Sevilla on Sunday, restoring their four-point lead at the top of La Liga.