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Sevilla manager questions Raphinha's Ballon d'Or exclusion after strong start

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Sevilla manager questions Raphinha's Ballon d'Or exclusion after strong start

Summary

Sevilla manager Luis Garcia Plaza expressed confusion over Barcelona player Raphinha's absence from the Ballon d'Or top 30. Speaking after Barça's 3-1 victory over Sevilla, Garcia praised Raphinha's performances, highlighting his pivotal role in Barcelona's attacking play. Raphinha has scored consecutive hat-tricks in La Liga and is adapting well to a new striker position this season. He aims to maintain his impressive form amid speculation surrounding individual accolades.

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•Luis Garcia Plaza questions Raphinha's Ballon d'Or nomination status.
•Raphinha scored hat-tricks in back-to-back La Liga matches.
•He has transitioned to a striker role effectively.
•Barcelona won 3-1 against Sevilla in the match where comments were made.
•Raphinha's play is crucial to Barcelona's pressing strategy.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sevilla manager baffled by Barcelona superstar’s Ballon d’Or snub: ‘I don’t understand’

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Barcelona superstar Raphinha has emerged as one of the biggest surprise packages this season, playing in a new role as a striker.If these first eight games of the season are any evidence to go by, the...
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