It is not only because of the top form Raphinha is currently in that Barcelona would like to extend the contract of their attacking star. Could an agreement fail because of a new adviser?
Barcelona winger Raphinha was caught on camera demanding better protection from the referee during his side's recent La Liga clash with Sevilla. The Brazilian warned the official about the opposition's aggressive 'judo' tactics, insisting that early fouls needed to be penalised to prevent injuries to his team-mates.
Barcelona are set to temporarily vacate Camp Nou once again next season after club members officially approved a massive fresh financing package. The Catalan giants must relocate back to the Montjuic Olympic Stadium while complex roof installations take place, delaying their definitive homecoming until January 2028 under revised redevelopment plans.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has revealed exactly how he deals with the constant circulation of false rumours regarding his personal and professional life. The Spanish international admits he used to struggle with the negative attention, but has now learned to simply brush off the outside noise.
Wayne Rooney has expressed his disappointment over the prospect of Manchester United losing 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel. The former United captain believes the highly-rated teenager, who has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, would have made his first-team debut this season had he not asked to leave.
Kylian Mbappe has been told he should “never talk about the Ballon d’Or”, with fellow World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf telling GOAL why the Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ is coming across as selfish when compared to in-form Barcelona star Raphinha. Mbappe has been talking up his claims to the most prestigious of Golden Balls, but is expected to miss out again in 2026.
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