Raphinha

Raphinha caught making obscene gesture at Real Madrid fan during Barça parade

Valeria Sosa — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:49:17 +0200

Raphinha couldn’t hold himself back, and unfortunately for him, one of his reactions was caught on video. During the celebrations after winning both El Clásico and La Liga, Barça took their victory parade through the city. But things heated up when the players spotted something they definitely didn’t appreciate — a Real Madrid fan waving a Madrid shirt from a balcony right in front of them. Raphinha immediately reacted by flipping him off with both hands. The Barça players only hyped up the atmosphere even more, cheering louder as the fan kept shaking his jersey.

Winning through heartbreak: Hansi Flick leads Barcelona to league title in emotional 2-0 Clásico triumph

Gloria Martín — Sun, 10 May 2026 23:21:46 +0200

Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona won its second straight Spanish league title and 29th overall with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Raphinha, completely candid about his situation at Barcelona: “I'm not Lamine Yamal”

Nicole Somma — Sun, 10 May 2026 21:40:21 +0200

Lamine Yamal's injury has left a huge void at Barcelona, even as the season enters its final stretch. Among the options to take his place, Raphinha appears as the logical candidate to occupy the right wing, but this wouldn’t be the best option for the Brazilian forward—or at least he acknowledged a significant difference between himself and the Spanish star.

Robert Lewandowski explained why he doesn't take penalties for Barcelona

Nicole Somma — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:36:27 +0100

If there's one change at Barcelona this season, it's that penalty kicks have been shared between Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. However, Robert Lewandowski's absence during these crucial moments of matches has caught the attention of many fans.

Lewandowski is paying the penalty

Cristina Navarro — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:11:13 +0100

"Penalties are taken by whoever feels like it. The players decide," Hansi Flick explained on Wednesday night how the team manages when they have a shot from 12 yards. What is clear is that Lewandowski is no longer the first choice. In the last two games, against Sevilla and Newcastle, Barcelona have had three penalties with the Pole on the pitch, but it was Lamine Yamal and Raphinha who took responsibility

How Raphinha called for Neymar to be included in the Brazil squad: A direct message to Ancelotti

Redacción marca — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:22:38 +0100

This week, Neymar received disappointing news after being left out of the Brazil national team squad announced by Carlo Ancelotti, who has made it clear that the former FC Barcelona star will not be called up unless he is at 100% fitness.

Barcelona's scoring prowess is worthy of the Champions League

LAPRESSE — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:05:49 +0100

Barcelona tore apart Newcastle in a thrilling 7-2 win Wednesday to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals and extend Spanish clubs' dominance over England this month.

Raphinha scores a hat-trick to lead Barcelona's rout

LAPRESSE — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:35:02 +0100

Raphinha scored a hat trick, including two goals from the penalty spot, as Barcelona reclaimed its four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league on Sunday.

Endrick, Raphinha, Neymar... Ancelotti's options to replace Rodrygo

MARCOS DEL BAÑO — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:29:27 +0100

Rodrygo Goes has said goodbye to the season. The winger has broken the anterior cruciate ligament and the external meniscus of the knee and will miss the World Cup. A blow for the player who returned to the field, after a month, against Getafe and will now be out for around ten to twelve months. While the situation at Real Madrid is worrying, who will replace him in Brazil?

Raphinha warns that Barcelona is now going for the Champions League and LaLiga

Jose Rodriguez — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:17:06 +0100

FC Barcelona only needed four goals to force a tie against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals and avoid elimination. However, despite a very convincing 3-0 performance at the Camp Nou, they ended up being knocked out after the painful 4-0 defeat suffered in the first leg at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Diego Simeone's plan to stop Lamine Yamal and Barcelona: "take him where he feels most uncomfortable"

Nicole Somma — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:52:59 +0100

Ahead of the Copa del Rey semifinals, players and coaching staff are preparing to earn their place in the grand final and take home the trophy. Atlético Madrid will face FC Barcelona, and coach Diego Simeone is already planning his strategy to stop his rival, specifically one of Barça's players.

Raphinha: "It's very complicated when the rules are different if they are for or against you"

Cristina Navarro — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:55:47 +0100

Raphinha raised his voice on Tuesday. The Brazilian, through social networks, wanted to denounce the recent refereeing decisions against Barcelona. The winger, one of the captains of the Catalan squad, expressed his displeasure.

Real Madrid hopes La Liga surge boosted by team dinner paid for by Vinícius and Mbappé

LAPRESSE — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:34:12 +0100

Real Madrid is counting on a team-bonding dinner reportedly paid for by its biggest stars to boost their late-season pursuit of the LaLiga and Champions League trophies. Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé paid the bill at the restaurant in Madrid on Tuesday, midfielder Dani Ceballos told reporters. The tab ran over 1,000 euros ($1,100), according to accounts by Spanish media.

Yamal shines again for Barcelona in win at Elche in La Liga

LAPRESSE — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:34:04 +0100

Lamine Yamal put on another show as he scored Barcelona's opener and tormented defenders all game long to spearhead the La Liga leader to a 3-1 win at Elche on Saturday. Yamal scored in the sixth minute and passed for Marcus Rashford to put the victory beyond doubt late in the second half. Elche pulled level briefly in the first half before Ferran Torres re-established a 2-1 advantage just before halftime at Martínez Valero Stadium.

Raphinha says he deserved to win the Ballon d'Or over Ousmane Dembélé... And over Lamine Yamal too?

Nicole Somma — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:39:26 +0100

The latest Ballon d'Or ceremony is still reverberating among fans, but especially among one player: Raphinha.

The trident appears to save Barcelona: This is how the Blaugrana goals are distributed

Ryan Mitchell — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:24:13 +0100

It was another magical night of Champions League action in Barcelona. The stands at the stadium roared as the fans once again witnessed a perfect comeback. The game started off difficult for the club led by Hansi Flick.

Lamine Yamal ranks above Messi, CR7, and Mbappé in an important ranking

Nicole Somma — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:07:58 +0100

The Barcelona star has gained recognition both on and off the field, and this has been reflected in a key indicator on social media.

Raphinha is the sheikh and the champion is Barcelona

LAPRESSE — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:26:32 +0100

Raphinha scored twice in Saudi Arabia as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.

Rio Ferdinand chose Cristiano Ronaldo over Leo Messi, but on one condition

Nicole Somma — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:48:17 +0100

Since they began their respective soccer careers, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been pitted against each other, sparking a debate that continues to divide opinion on who is the better player.

Pedri snatched an incredible record from Lionel Messi at Barcelona at just 23 years old

Nicole Somma — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:57:05 +0100

Lionel Messi's legacy at FC Barcelona is undeniable. Seventeen seasons, 35 titles, more than 750 goals, and thousands of stories are treasured by every Barça fan.

The Best 2025 winners will be announced on December 16

Ryan Mitchell — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:48:48 +0100

The winners of the The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 will be announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 20:00 local time (18:00 CET), at a special ceremony that will be streamed live on FIFA.com from Doha, Qatar.

A brace from Raphinha keeps Barcelona firmly in the lead

LAPRESSE — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:22:25 +0100

Raphinha scored two late goals to give Barcelona 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and increase it lead in the Spanish league.

Lamine Yamal's sacrifice at Barcelona

M. CARMEN TORRES — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:33:12 +0100

That Lamine Yamal is one of the best players in the world is beyond doubt. It is an overwhelming reality, and the diminutive Barcelona winger confirms it in almost every game. But there was one aspect of soccer in which, according to Hansi Flick, he needed to improve: the containment of the opponent's play. His approach was almost exclusively about verticality and offensive movements and actions and he sacrificed little in preventing the opponent's ball circulation. But he has improved, and in a big way.