Joan Laporta: Barcelona counts on Raphinha
Barcelona president Joan Laporta dismissed rumors about Raphinha's departure, highlighting the Brazilian's importance to the squad.

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta dismissed rumors about Raphinha's departure, highlighting the Brazilian's importance to the squad.

Saudi club Al-Hilal has submitted an 80 million euro offer for Barcelona's Raphinha, attempting to lure the forward with a salary quadruple his current earnings.
The Catalan club is prepared to focus on the Brazilian winger's fitness if he rejects a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia.
Ahead of the World Cup round of 16 match, Carlo Ancelotti insists there is no special 'anti-Haaland' plan, trusting his players' experience against the Norway striker.
Brazil forward Raphinha has resumed individual training following a thigh injury as the team prepares for their World Cup round-of-16 clash against Norway.
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been sidelined with a thigh injury following the win against Japan and will miss the next stage of the tournament.

FIFA has appointed an Italian officiating team led by Maurizio Mariani for the World Cup Round of 16 match between Brazil and Japan.
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar has recovered from a calf injury and is available to play the full match against Scotland.
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá expressed regret over Raphinha's injury, revealing that the attacker is already undergoing intensive recovery work.
Brazil and Barcelona star Raphinha has received encouraging medical results after a thigh injury, with signs pointing to him remaining in the World Cup squad.
During the 2026 World Cup, fans have engaged in a heated debate over whether to pick legendary Cristiano Ronaldo or the in-form Raphinha for their current squads.
Former Brazil international Vampeta claims current stars lack the necessary status in the national team due to a lack of major titles with the Seleção.
Former Barcelona star Rafinha describes Luis Enrique's intense, military-style training and blunt dressing room feedback.