La Liga
Raphinha and Yamal Combine for 31 G/A
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have combined for 31 goal contributions in Barcelona’s first eight competitive games of 2026/27.
By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026
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Football Gists
Olise and Raphinha Took Different Routes to the Top
Michael Olise and Raphinha both rose from Premier League clubs to European giants Bayern Munich and Barcelona through different career paths.
By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026
European Football
Raphinha Has More Goal Contributions Than 92 Clubs
Raphinha has 15 La Liga goal involvements this season, matching or exceeding the goal tally of 92 of Europe's 95 top-five-league clubs.
By Michael Evalls · 23 Sept 2026
Football Gists
Frank Leboeuf Questions Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or Focus While Praising Raphinha
Frank Leboeuf has compared Kylian Mbappé and Raphinha, questioning the Real Madrid star’s Ballon d’Or focus and praising the Brazilian’s team-first mentality.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
Football Gists
Raphinha: Lamine Yamal Should Win the Ballon d’Or
Raphinha has backed Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, insisting the Barcelona star has everything required to claim the prestigious award.
By David Ale · 22 Sept 2026
La Liga
Raphinha Has Two Hat-Tricks in Four Days as Barcelona Keep Winning
Raphinha scored another hat-trick against Sevilla as Barcelona extended their perfect start to eight wins in eight competitive games.
By Michael Evalls · 19 Sept 2026
Biography
Raphinha’s Incredible Rise From Leeds to Barcelona Captain
Raphinha’s journey from helping Leeds avoid relegation to becoming a Barcelona captain is one of football’s most remarkable rises.
By Michael Evalls · 18 Sept 2026
La Liga
Raphinha’s Stunning Start Continues at Barcelona
Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Racing Santander 7–2, taking his season tally to 14 goal contributions.
By Michael Evalls · 17 Sept 2026
Analysis
Raphinha’s Sensational Start: Barcelona Star Is Already Running Riot This Season
Raphinha is on fire for Barcelona, scoring 12 goals in seven competitive games as Hansi Flick’s side make a perfect start to the season.
By David Ale · 17 Sept 2026
Champions League
Raphinha focused on Barcelona not Ballon d'Or after dominant European start
Barcelona thrashed Feyenoord in their Champions League opener as Raphinha found the net twice on Wednesday.
By Collins Godfrey · 10 Sept 2026
Football Gists
Yamal Breaks Barcelona Captaincy Record At Only 19
Lamine Yamal has etched his name into Barcelona history after becoming the youngest player ever to captain the club’s first team, achieving the milestone at just 19 years and 58 days.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 10 Sept 2026
Champions League
Raphinha Fires Barcelona Ahead as Barça Take Control Against Feyenoord
Barcelona made a flying start to their Champions League campaign as Raphinha opened the scoring against Feyenoord, giving Hansi Flick’s side the advantage at half-time.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 9 Sept 2026
Transfers
Raphinha Gets Green Light To Lead Barcelona As Captain
Barcelona are reportedly ready to hand Raphinha a major leadership role, with the Brazilian winger emerging as the leading candidate to become the club’s first captain for the 2026/27 season.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 18 Aug 2026
La Liga
Hansi Flick Makes Raphinha Stance Clear at Barcelona
Hansi Flick has made it clear that Raphinha remains an important part of his Barcelona plans despite reported interest from Saudi Arabia.
By Michael Evalls · 10 Aug 2026
World Cup 2026
Ancelotti Welcomes Raphinha Back Ahead Of Brazil’s Knockout Test
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Raphinha is ready to play a part after returning from injury ahead of World Cup last-16 clash with Norway.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 5 Jul 2026