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Barcelona captain Raphinha called up by Brazil for Japan and Singapore friendlies

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has called up Barcelona captain Raphinha to his squad for the next round of international fixtures in November. Ancelotti’s men are heading to the Far East for games against Japan and Singapore which will see Raphinha…

By Gill Clark · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 6:11 PM

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Barcelona captain Raphinha was called up by Brazil for November friendlies against Japan and Singapore.
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti selected the forward for the upcoming fixtures in the Far East.
Raphinha previously suffered an injury on international duty that caused him to miss matches against Getafe and Galatasaray.

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Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has selected Barcelona captain Raphinha for the national team's upcoming November international friendlies against Japan and Singapore. The fixtures will require the forward and his teammates to travel to the Far East during a critical stretch of the club season.

The selection raises concerns for Barcelona, as Raphinha previously returned early from international duty with an injury that sidelined him against Getafe and Galatasaray. The forward has yet to play a full 90 minutes for manager Hansi Flick since returning to action.

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