Raphinha withdraws from Brazil duty due to thigh discomfort

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Raphinha withdraws from Brazil duty due to thigh discomfort
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Raphinha has returned to Barcelona with thigh discomfort, a recurrence from previous injuries. The Brazilian winger will not participate in his national team's upcoming friendly against Mexico as a precaution. Meanwhile, Manchester City faces scrutiny regarding financial rule violations, leading to calls for severe punishments. These developments occur during a break from international football, keeping attention on club-level news.

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  • •Raphinha suffers thigh discomfort, opts out of Brazil's upcoming match.
  • •He has a history of similar injuries affecting his playtime.
  • •Manchester City is under investigation for financial misconduct.
  • •La Liga president calls for strict penalties against City.
  • •International football hiatus allows focus on club issues.
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Today international football gives us a breather, but the news cycle never stops and the spotlight is on England. The extremely harsh punishment looming over Manchester City for breaking every financi...

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