Raphinha praises Ancelotti, aims to contribute more for Brazil
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Brazil forward Raphinha expressed his intention to repay coach Carlo Ancelotti's faith during a press conference at the team's World Cup base in New Jersey. Raphinha highlighted his appreciation for Ancelotti's career and signaled his commitment to perform well, especially in Neymar's absence as they prepare to face Morocco in their opening match. He noted his growth since the last World Cup and aims to capitalize on his strong club performance, where he scored 21 goals and provided eight assists this season. Raphinha emphasized the importance of minimizing mistakes in the tournament's short competition format.
- •Raphinha is preparing for Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco.
- •He aims to improve on his last World Cup performance in 2022.
- •Raphinha scored 21 goals last season with Barcelona.
- •Brazil's match against Morocco is scheduled for Saturday at MetLife Stadium.
- •Ancelotti celebrates his 67th birthday as Brazil's coach.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Raphinha eager to deliver for Ancelotti as Brazil get set for World Cup bid
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Raphinha backs Ancelotti, wants to improve for Brazil: “I can do more”
"Brazil star Raphinha intends to repay the faith shown in him by new coach Carlo Ancelotti at the World Cup after frequently proving to be the nemesis of the Italian during past encounters at club level."What he has achieved in football is admirable, not just to those who worked with him but also his opponents," Raphinha told reporters Wednesday at the Brazil team's World Cup base in New Jersey.
"Brazil national team forward Raphinha praised coach Carlo Ancelotti, who celebrates his birthday this Wednesday (10), during a press conference at The Ridge hotel in New Jersey, United States. A rival...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 9:20 PMRaphinha eager to deliver for Ancelotti as Brazil get set for World Cup bid
Brazil star Raphinha intends to repay the faith shown in him by new coach Carlo Ancelotti at the World Cup after frequently proving to be the nemesis of the Italian during past encounters at club level."What he has achieved in football is admirable, not just to those who worked with him but also his opponents," Raphinha told reporters Wednesday at the Brazil team's World Cup base in New Jersey.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 9:17 PMRaphinha backs Ancelotti, wants to improve for Brazil: “I can do more”
Brazil national team forward Raphinha praised coach Carlo Ancelotti, who celebrates his birthday this Wednesday (10), during a press conference at The Ridge hotel in New Jersey, United States. A rival...
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