Raphinha

The Barcelona duo got off to a sensational start to the season, setting records never before seen in the club’s history.

Carlo Ancelotti’s first squad selection for the Brazilian national team’s new era features a major overhaul, whilst retaining several players linked to Ballon d'Or.

The 2026–27 Champions League will feature 66 players who were nominated for the Ballon d'Or. Discover the full list, team by team.

Raphinha has just achieved a first for Barcelona. At the age of 29, the Brazilian has been named the club’s first captain for the 2026–27 season, becoming the first Brazilian to wear the captain’s armband in Barça’s history.

Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup features stories that extend beyond the country’s borders. Among them is that of Raphinha, a nominee for the ‘Ballon d’Or’ award, and that of three other players who have previously had the opportunity to represent other national teams.

Brazilian winger Raphinha welcomed France Football into his Barcelona home to discuss his ambitions, his journey, and his new status, achieved later in his career at 28: that of one of the world's best attackers.