Spanish football club Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, criticized FIFA for the congested international calendar after player Raphinha got injured during a friendly match for Brazil against France. This injury has left Barcelona without a key attacker during a crucial period of the season. Laporta emphasized the need for FIFA to consider clubs’ schedules to prevent such injuries in non-competitive games.
Barcelona’s medical team predicts a five-week recovery period for Raphinha, ruling him out of important upcoming matches. With the player likely to miss key games, including the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid, coach Hansi Flick faces a challenging task in team selection. Raphinha’s absence could impact Barcelona’s performance in La Liga, where they are in a tight title race with Real Madrid.
Raphinha has been a standout player for Barcelona this season, contributing significantly to the team’s attacking prowess. His absence due to injury could affect Barcelona’s performance in both domestic and European competitions. Despite leading La Liga currently, Barcelona faces pressure from Real Madrid, who are close behind in the title race.
