Raphinha, the Barcelona forward currently representing Brazil at the World Cup, is going through a less positive phase and is reportedly considering a transfer to the Saudi league to turn things around. This was stated by Vampeta, a former Brazilian international, who has since been contradicted by a relative of the former Sporting player. “Raphinha is facing serious family problems – and financial ones too. He is praying to see if he can go to Al-Hilal; he is struggling with this situation,” Vampeta said on the podcast Red Cast, surprising fans on social media. “It’s a family issue; I received this information from people who associate with him in Barcelona. He is counting on the move to Al-Hilal to make a turnaround,” he added. In addition to the surprised reactions, there was also a comment from a cousin of the Barcelona player, who denied the five-time World Cup champion from the Brazilian national team in 2002 on social media: “He will have to explain these lies, my friend.” It should be noted that the Brazilian player is currently not an option for Carlo Ancelotti in the group stage of the World Cup due to a right thigh injury sustained in the match against Haiti (3-0).
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