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06-05-2025
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'Xavi never trusted me'- Raphinha slams ex-Barcelona manager
Brazilian star Raphinha has criticised ex-Barcelona gaffer Xavi for his struggles during the Spaniard's tenure The 28-year-old has been in red-hot form for the Catalan giants under Hansi Flick this season, however, he was a shadow of his former self in the previous seasons. The La Selecao star struggled to find his footing at Barca upon moving from Leeds United in 2022 in a deal worth £55 million. Raphinha has now opened up on his frustrating initial years at Barca, claiming he didn't have enough backing from Xavi and his coaching staff. 'I felt that neither he nor the coaching staff trusted me,' the Brazilian told journalist Isabela Pagliari. h/t (Barca Blaugranes). 'When there was no other, I was there and played the full 90 minutes. I gave everything I had to deliver and solved the games, but when there was someone else who could play in my place, I did it without thinking. 'Sometimes, I was doing everything in 60 minutes and I would take myself out.' The former Rennes star also said that he worked hard to earn Xavi's confidence but to no avail. 'I tried to fix it, I had several conversations with him, but I saw that these didn't make any difference. He had his way of thinking,' Raphinha added. Raphinha also contemplated leaving the Catalan giants last summer amid offers from Saudi Arabia but eventually changed his mind. He has silenced his critics by reinvigorating himself this season with stellar performances. After his goal 🆚 Real Valladolid last night, Raphinha is now on 56 goal involvements this been the 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐄 🇧🇷⚡️ — 433 (@433) May 4, 2025 Flick has undoubtedly unlocked the full potential of Raphinha, who has bagged 35 goals and 21 assists in all competitions. The Brazilian is also touted to be the frontrunner for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, having put Barca in a firm position to win a treble. Raphinha will be keen on making an impact in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan tonight. The aggregate score is 3-3.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Xavi never trusted me'- Raphinha slams ex-Barcelona manager
Brazilian star Raphinha has criticised ex-Barcelona gaffer Xavi for his struggles during the Spaniard's tenure The 28-year-old has been in red-hot form for the Catalan giants under Hansi Flick this season, however, he was a shadow of his former self in the previous seasons. Advertisement The La Selecao star struggled to find his footing at Barca upon moving from Leeds United in 2022 in a deal worth £55 million. Raphinha has now opened up on his frustrating initial years at Barca, claiming he didn't have enough backing from Xavi and his coaching staff. 'I felt that neither he nor the coaching staff trusted me,' the Brazilian told journalist Isabela Pagliari. h/t (Barca Blaugranes). 'When there was no other, I was there and played the full 90 minutes. I gave everything I had to deliver and solved the games, but when there was someone else who could play in my place, I did it without thinking. Advertisement 'Sometimes, I was doing everything in 60 minutes and I would take myself out.' The former Rennes star also said that he worked hard to earn Xavi's confidence but to no avail. 'I tried to fix it, I had several conversations with him, but I saw that these didn't make any difference. He had his way of thinking,' Raphinha added. Raphinha also contemplated leaving the Catalan giants last summer amid offers from Saudi Arabia but eventually changed his mind. He has silenced his critics by reinvigorating himself this season with stellar performances. Flick has undoubtedly unlocked the full potential of Raphinha, who has bagged 35 goals and 21 assists in all competitions. Advertisement The Brazilian is also touted to be the frontrunner for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, having put Barca in a firm position to win a treble. Raphinha will be keen on making an impact in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan tonight. The aggregate score is 3-3.
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26-03-2025
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Argentina thrash Brazil to seal World Cup qualification
Argentina produced a stunning performance to hammer their arch-rivals Brazil 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers. With both teams coming off a win, expectations were sky-high for this riveting contest; however, the reigning World champions made it a one-sided affair. Argentina drew first blood four minutes into the game after Julian Alvarez nodded home past a sloppy Brazilian defence. Enzo Fernandez blasted home inside the six-yard box to double the lead after Nahuel Molina's pass took a deflection off Brazilian defender Murilo. La Selecao cut the deficit just before the half-hour mark, with Matheus Cunha capitalising on Cristian Romero's defensive error. But La Albiceleste piled further misery on the visitors after Alexis Mac Allister restored the two-goal cushion following an impressive volley off Fernandez's pass. Giuliano Simeone put the game to bed in the 71st minute after firing home an incredible strike for his first senior international goal. Giuliano Simeone was pumped that his first goal for Argentina came against Brazil 😤 — B/R Football (@brfootball) March 26, 2025 Moving eight points clear at the top of the South American Qualifiers table, Argentina have also booked their place in the World Cup next year. On the other hand, Brazil endured a disastrous performance, further underlining their inconsistent form. Despite the presence of world-class attackers like Raphinha, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, La Selecao managed just only one shot on target. Other key players including, Joelinton, Marquinhos and Murilo were also underwhelming. The defeat leaves Brazil fourth in the table with 21 points. The top six teams will qualify for the World Cup. Head Coach Dorival Junior will also be on the firing line after the calamitous result. He has managed seven wins, seven defeats and one draw since taking over at the Brazilian national team. He also oversaw Brazil getting knocked out at the quarter-finals in last year's Copa America.
