Raphinha confirmed that Neymar had spoken to him about wearing the number, as it holds a special place in Brazilian football history. Raphinha revealed his conversation with Neymar.

Raphinha considers Neymar his idol. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) The Barcelona forward also touched on his close friendship with Neymar Jr., whom he still reveres as one of his idols.

Raphinha has set a new record for Brazilian players in the UEFA Champions League. Discover how he outshined Neymar, Kaká, and other legends.

Raphinha was once rumored to be on his way out of FC Barcelona at the start of the 2024–25 season, but under head coach Hansi Flick, the Brazilian forward has delivered the best campaign of his career ...

Internal campaign led by a rising star Enter Raphinha, one of Barcelona’s most influential players this season. The Brazilian winger, who has become a linchpin in Barca’s title challenge, is using his ...

International teammate Raphinha had supposedly spoken about a return to Barcelona with Neymar, and was keen for him to come in, while Lamine Yamal has always idolised Neymar, and was enticed by ...

Raphinha eclipses Neymar, Rivaldo and KakaIPA, Independent Photo Agency / Alamy / Profimedia Raphinha has set a new Brazil record, scoring twice in Barcelona’s 3-1 victory over Benfica at Camp Nou.

While they remained a threat from more direct moves, as they showed in away matches against Bayern Munich (in that 2014-15 season’s Champions League semi-finals, when Neymar scored twice) and ...

That means pressure on coach Júnior. Neymar’s absence led Júnior to try out Savinho up front alongside Rodrygo and Vinicius Júnior, with Raphinha behind them in Tuesday’s training session.