Cafu Defends Raphinha After Injury During Brazil Friendly
‘You have to give 100%’ – Cafu defends Raphinha after Barcelona star injured playing in Brazil friendly
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Brazilian football legend Cafu has defended Barcelona star Raphinha after he sustained an injury during a friendly match against France in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Raphinha will miss five weeks, including crucial Champions League matches, but Cafu emphasizes the importance of giving 100% for the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- 01Raphinha injured during Brazil's friendly against France, sidelined for five weeks.
- 02Cafu stresses the importance of commitment to the national team.
- 03Raphinha's injury will cause him to miss Champions League quarter-finals.
- 04Cafu believes injuries are part of the sport and cannot be avoided.
- 05Hope remains for Raphinha's return in time for El Clasico in May.
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Brazilian football legend Cafu has come to the defense of Raphinha, who was criticized after sustaining an injury during a friendly match against France on March 26, 2026, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Raphinha, who plays for FC Barcelona, is expected to be sidelined for five weeks, missing key matches in the Champions League quarter-finals against Atletico Madrid. Cafu emphasized that when called up for the national team, players must give 100%, especially with the World Cup 2026 approaching. He noted that Raphinha has the opportunity to make history as a world champion and should dedicate himself fully to the Seleção. Cafu dismissed suggestions that the situation could have been handled differently, asserting that injuries are inherent to football and can occur at any time, whether in training or during a match. Currently, there is hope that Raphinha could return in time for the highly anticipated El Clasico in May.
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Raphinha's absence could affect Barcelona's performance in crucial matches, impacting fans and the team's standing in competitions.
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