Also known as: Rapha · Brazil's forward Raphinha · Barcelona winger Raphinha
Brazil forward who sustained a right thigh muscle injury during the World Cup win over Haiti and underwent intensive treatment ahead of potential knockout-stage return.
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Citizen Digital
… Thereafter it was Brazil who created the better chances, with Shoubir twice being forced to save in quick succession, from Vinicius Jr and Barcelona striker Raphinha, as the South Americans chased a second. …
Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-upThe Standard
… Ancelotti ticks that box: a record five Champions League titles and trophies in all five of Europe's major leagues carry real weight, even in a dressing room featuring Neymar, Vinicius Jr, and Raphinha. …
Will Ancelotti restore hope to battered Brazil side?Citizen Digital
Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca with title in sight By AFP May 01, 2026 11:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha celebrates after scoring his teams's third goal durin …
Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca with title in sightCitizen Digital
… Hansi Flick's side have a sizable advantage on their arch-rivals but with wingers Yamal and Raphinha hurt, Los Blancos believe they can turn the heat up on the Catalans. …
Barcelona must live without teen star Yamal for title run-inBrazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway, as Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in European club competition.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway, as Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in European club competition.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 match with Norway, noting that Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in domestic and European competition.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Sunday's World Cup last-16 game against Norway due to a hamstring injury sustained during Brazil's 2-1 win over Japan on Monday. He is not expected to play again in the tournament unless Brazil reaches the final on July 19.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil forward Raphinha sustained a muscle injury to his right thigh during Brazil's World Cup win over Haiti and will undergo intensive treatment supervised by the national team's medical team. The CBF did not specify a recovery timeline, though Brazilian media reported he could potentially return for a last-16 match starting in two weeks.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States defeated Australia 2–0 in Group D to advance to the knockout rounds with a game to spare, following Mexico's earlier qualification. Brazil also progressed by defeating Haiti.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on Friday, breathing life into their World Cup campaign and moving closer to the last 32. Haiti became the first country to exit the tournament.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco on Saturday in one of the standout group-stage matchups at the expanded 48-team tournament.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland on Saturday, with goals from Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes. The victory capped Brazil's preparations ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on June 13.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti, 66, agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup. To win over a fanbase proud of the Selecao's self-sufficiency, Ancelotti hired a Portuguese teacher and committed to four lessons a week, demonstrating unusual dedication to the language.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick welcomed winger Raphinha's return from a hamstring injury as the Catalans, 11 points clear of Real Madrid, close in on the Spanish title. Flick's team can win a second successive La Liga title this weekend if they beat Osasuna and Real Madrid drop points to Espanyol.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona must finish their La Liga title race without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who sustained a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and is out for the rest of the season. The club holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid but faces a key Clásico on May 10, with coach Hansi Flick relying on squad depth to protect their advantage.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →