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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti hits back at Barcelona president Joan Laporta in club vs country row over Raphinha

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti hits back at Barcelona president Joan Laporta in club vs country row over Raphinha
World Sports · 12:08:47 - Sunday, 1 November 2026

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has responded to comments from Barcelona president Joan Laporta, escalating a club versus country dispute over the availability of Barcelona forward Raphinha for international duty. The row highlights ongoing tensions between clubs and national teams regarding player release for international matches.

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