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Complete secrecy surrounds Raphinha's return to Barcelona

A new phase in the eventful life of the former Barcelona, Juventus and Brazil national team champion

Real Madrid icon Marcelo has lifted the lid on his early days at the Bernabeu, detailing the extraordinary welcome he received from his predecessor Roberto Carlos. Despite arriving in the Spanish capital with the explicit purpose of replacing the veteran defender, Marcelo found a mentor rather than a rival in his fellow countryman.

Former France international Vikash Dhorasoo has issued a rallying cry to Indian football, insisting that his own decorated career serves as evidence that players of Indian descent can reach the very top of the game. The former midfielder, who reached the World Cup final with Les Bleus, believes the nation's current standing does not reflect its massive potential.