Brazil have announced a strong 26-player squad for their much-awaited international friendly against India in Kolkata, giving Indian football fans the opportunity to watch several world-class players on home soil. Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, Barcelona winger Raphinha and Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos are among the biggest names selected by head coach Carlo Ancelotti. The historic meeting between India and Brazil is scheduled to take place on October 3 at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The fixture is expected to attract huge attention
FC Barcelona made a statement in their opening Champions League match of the 2026/27 campaign, cruising to a convincing 5-1 victory over Feyenoord at Camp Nou. Raphinha led the way with two goals, while Karim Adeyemi, Lamine Yamal and Gabriel Jesus also found the net as Hansi Flick’s side delivered another impressive attacking display. Barcelona Make a Flying Start in Europe Raphinha Sets the Tone Early Barcelona wasted little time taking control of the contest. Raphinha opened the scoring early after combining with
Barcelona forward Raphinha tore into the officiating in their Champions League quarterfinal when his team exited 3-2 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, having ended both legs with 10 players. The Brazilian did not play in either match but accused the referees Clement Turpin, who officiated the second game, and Istvan Kovacs, of the first, of "robbing" his team. “I think it was a robbery, not just in this match but in the other one (the first leg) as well,” Raphinha told
Raphinha scored his first Barcelona goal as the Catalans beat fellow LaLiga hotshots Sevilla 3-0 to move within two points of the top of the table. The former Leeds winger opened the scoring for Barcelona in the first half and Robert Lewandowski doubled the advantage before the break, with that goal being the Polish striker's fifth goal in four league games for his new club. Barcelona put the result beyond any reasonable doubt five minutes after half-time with former Manchester City defender Eric






