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As Brazil prepares for a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Argentina on Tuesday, Barcelona winger Raphinha has set the stage ablaze with bold statements that have drawn comparisons to Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
In a recent interview with Brazil legend Romário, Raphinha confidently declared Brazil’s superiority over their
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According to , when asked about the highly anticipated clash in Buenos Aires, he did not hold back.
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“We will beat them, no doubt. On and off the pitch, if we have to,” Raphinha stated.
Romario then pressed further, asking if Raphinha aimed to score against Argentina. The 27-year-old winger reaffirmed his intent, stating, “Yes, with everything.”
The exchange concluded with Romario quipping, “F*ck them?” to which Raphinha unflinchingly responded, “F*ck them.”
Raphinha’s comments quickly ignited debate on social media, withsome fans questioning how the remarks would have been received had they come from Brazilian teammate Vincius Junior.
A post by Italian detailing the exchange prompted a user to commen, “Okay, Raphinha really cooked here, but I’m sitting here laughing to myself thinking what if this was Vinícius saying this to the media.”
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This sentiment resonated with many, highlighting the contrasting ways in which the two Brazilian stars are often perceived.
While some felt Raphinha’s remarks were fiery but acceptable, others argued that Vinicius would have faced harsher scrutiny had he made similar comments.
While some fans criticized Raphinha’s words as unnecessarily provocative, others praised his passion and competitive spirit.
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“AHHHHH WE NEED THIS PERSONALITY BACKKK IN FOOTBALL ❤️,” one fan wrote, celebrating the return of raw emotion in the game.
The comparison to Vinicius also comes at a time when the Real Madrid star continues to divide opinions.
Having controversially missed out on the 2024 Ballon d’Or to Manchester City’s Rodri,
He is expected to challenge again for the prestigious individual honor, but Raphinha’s recent performances suggest he, too, could be in contention.
