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Raphinha Shines at Barcelona, Apologizes After Outburst

5/7/2025

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Raphinha has transformed into a Ballon d’Or contender at Barcelona this season, thriving under coach Hansi Flick after struggling with former coach Xavi Hernandez's trust. A heated exchange followed his substitution in a match against Manchester United, where frustration bubbled over, but he later took responsibility and apologized for his outburst.

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Raphinha has transformed into a Ballon d’Or contender at Barcelona this season, thriving under coach Hansi Flick after struggling with former coach Xavi Hernandez's trust. A heated exchange followed his substitution in a match against Manchester United, where frustration bubbled over, but he later took responsibility and apologized for his outburst.