Raphinha makes bold statement ahead of Argentina clash and sends them a message
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
On the night of Wednesday, March 26, a crucial showdown between Argentina and Brazil will take place as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ahead of the game, Raphinha made a strong statement.
Details: In an interview with Romario, the Barcelona winger declared that they will defeat Argentina both on and off the field if necessary. Raphinha also noted that he will do everything possible to score a goal.
Quote: “We will beat Argentina, no doubt. On the field and off it, if we have to.”
Romario: “Are you going to score a goal?”
Raphinha: "Yes, I'll do everything."
Romario: “F@ck them?”
Raphinha: "F@ck them."
The match between Brazil and Argentina will take place in Buenos Aires on the night of Wednesday, March 26, starting at 01:00 CET. Currently, Argentina leads the qualifying group with 28 points after 13 rounds, while Brazil is in third place with 21 points.
Reminder: Raphinha has reached the milestone of 50 goal contributions for club and country this season. He became only the second player in Europe's top leagues to achieve this, following Mohamed Salah.