Laporta rules out Raphinha exit after Haiti injury
Laporta: Raphinha stays
Barcelona president Joan Laporta shut down any talk of Raphinha leaving. "Raphinha stays. We have no interest in him leaving Barça. He is a fundamental player," Laporta said, even as the club brings in Anthony Gordon and Adeyemi to reinforce the attack (1). Saudi clubs Al Hilal and Al Nassr had been circling, but Laporta made it clear the new signings do not push Raphinha out: "He is crucial for us" (1). Raphinha picked up an injury during Brazil's 3–0 win over Haiti at the World Cup, but has since recovered (1).
Brazil 3–0 Haiti at the World Cup
Your team fell 3–0 to Brazil in the group stage. That was the match where Raphinha went down injured, a knock he has now put behind him (1).
Morocco, next on the list
Haiti also faced Morocco in the group stage at this World Cup. The match was officiated by Danny Makkelie's Dutch crew, whose tournament is now over (2). The full scoreline is not reported in available sources.
Sources
- 1. ge.globo.com — Presidente do Barcelona nega interesse em vender Raphinha: "Fundamental"
- 2. knvb.nl — WK 2026 zit erop voor Team Makkelie