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He was going to play in the European Championship with Italy, Raphinha reveals behind the scenes: Passport was delayed

2025-05-05 17:35:12Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
He was going to play in the European Championship with Italy, Raphinha reveals
Raphinha

Raphinha has become a key player for Barcelona and Brazil, but his career could have taken a different direction 5 years ago.

The 28-year-old striker has revealed that he was close to joining the Italian national team.

In a recent interview, Raphinha stated that he was contacted by the Italian Federation before Euro 2020 and had agreed to represent the "azures" due to his father's Italian citizenship.

Raphinha reveals that he had given his approval, but everything changed because the passport didn't come out in time to play with Italy.

"I was close to accepting the invitation from Italy. The aim was to go to the 2020 European Championship, which they won. I had basically accepted and was ready to go. Fortunately, the passport did not come out in time, although I had numerous calls from the Italian national team. Jorginho contacted me all the time. The Italians had a great plan for me, which convinced me. However, deep down I still hoped to wear the Brazil jersey. Fortunately, the Italian passport did not come out in time and I went to Brazil," said Raphinha.

The current season is the best in his career for the Brazilian, who has made 52 appearances for Barcelona, ​​scoring 31 goals and providing 25 assists.


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