Barcelona took a big bet 2 1/2 years ago that it could mortgage its future for the quick cash that the indebted club desperately needed to sign some major names.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona took a big bet 2 1/2 years ago that it could ... to bring in top striker Robert Lewandowski, Brazil forward Raphinha, and versatile defender Jules Koundé.

The 28-year-old was born in Restinga, an impoverished neighborhood in Porto Alegre, Brazil ... Raphinha scored two goals and provided one assist, as the Blaugrana trounced Real Madrid 5-2 with ...

In 2022, Raphinha slammed Brazil fans for treating Neymar Jr poorly ... The Selecao won that match 2-0 and had to play without their captain for the rest of the group stage.

Barcelona star Raphinha ... goal contributions this season, making it his most productive campaign by far. His form has also seen him become an outside contender for the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Brazil ...

With 15 goal contributions this season for Olympique de Marseille, Luis Henrique (23) ranks amongst the most efficient ...

United had alternatives for the right-wing role, most prominently his fellow Brazilian Raphinha, who had scored 11 goals in 35 Premier ... The case in Brazil is now closed, but as of last week ...

Alexander Isak has long been linked with Arsenal too but there are now claims emerging suggesting the Sweden star wants a move to Liverpool this summer instead, should he leave Newcastle. Follow all ...