""It's infuriating that one of your best players gets injured in a friendly between France and Brazil. You can't leave the responsibility of playing or not with the player, because they're professionals who give everything for their country, but FIFA have to come up with a calendar that has the biggest club competitions in mind.""
""We're playing for our lives at this point of the season. It's shocking, but it's an age-old discussion now.""
Raphinha sustained a right hamstring injury during Brazil's friendly against France, sidelining him for five weeks. This absence impacts Barcelona's Champions League quarterfinal and LaLiga title race against Real Madrid. President Joan Laporta expressed frustration with FIFA for not prioritizing club competitions in their scheduling. Raphinha has previously faced multiple injuries this season, and his absence may allow Marcus Rashford to secure a more permanent role in the team. Other players like Fermín López and Dani Olmo may also fill in during his recovery.
Read at ESPN.com
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