Raphinha, captain of FC Barcelona, expressed eagerness to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and expects to be among Brazil’s leaders in their pursuit of the trophy again. He described a close relationship with Lamine Yamal, emphasizing their shared on-field celebrations and the sense of brotherhood behind them. Raphinha sees Yamal like a younger brother despite an 11-year age gap, offering advice and trying to pass on life experience as Yamal develops. He noted that Yamal listens, asks for guidance, and responds well even after mistakes. Raphinha also said he would enjoy a World Cup final between Brazil and Spain, referencing a conversation involving Neymar and Yamal.
""He's 11 years younger than me. As for our joint celebration, well, we saw it online and agreed to do it. It went well. It doesn't have any great symbolic meaning, other than that sense of brotherhood. "I really see him as if he were a much younger brother. In fact, he's even younger than my own younger brother. That's why I see him as a younger brother. I try to give him advice as best I can.""
""I also try to pass on my life experience to him. Obviously, when it comes to individual characteristics and quality, I can't teach him. You don't learn that overnight. It's a natural talent. The truth is, I always try to pass on a bit of my experience to him. "He's a very good lad. He always listens, often asks for advice, and even if he does something silly, we tell him off and he listens. He's very good; we have a very good relationship even though there's an 11-year age gap between us.""
""Neymar and Lamine Yamal have agreed on a Brazil v Spain final at the World Cup. I'd be up for a match like that in the final too. It would be great to have a Brazil v Spain final," Raphinha admitted."
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