Raphinha became emotional and appealed for understanding after his comments about managing his playing time for Brazil sparked criticism from supporters.
The Barcelona for jin88bet.one ward said he had spoken to Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti about carefully controlling his minutes during the current internatio ak168app.baby nal break, when Brazil are due to play friendlies against Japan and Sin ak168app.baby gapore.
Raphinha’s remarks, made during the ceremony ak168app.club to mark his new Barcelona contract through to 2030, were poorly received by several Brazil fans. He has faced strong criticism since jo ak168app.club ining the national team camp, despite undergoing minor ear surgery so he could be available for selection.
At a news conference on Friday, Raphinha appeared close to tears as he explained what he had inte ks168app.site ks168app.site nded to say.
“From the first time I wore the national team shirt, I have always been clear about wanting to be here,” he said. “I have ne ic88 ver turned my back on Brazil and I have always done e ic88 verything I could to be here.”
“Sometimes I have not been able to join the national team, but I have a ic88 lways done everything within my power to be here a ic88 nd wear the Brazil shirt. For me, it has always been an honour and a privilege, and it always will be. That will not change, regardless of how long I spend here.”
Raphinha said his co ic88 mments had been shaped by the injuries he had sustained during his previous three international call-ups, includin ic88 g about three problems in the same area of his leg.
“When I was asked the question and answered it, I thought I had been clear about w ic8 ic88 8 hat I meant, or at least it seemed clear in my mind,” he said. “What I simply meant was that I have to look after myself.”
“Obviously, I do not want to get injured again. lr88 I want to be available not only for the national team but also for Barcelona.”
The forward added: “Unfor lr88 tunately, when we are not physically fit, we cannot play here or for our club.”
Raphinha said he would continue giving his best while his fitness allowed him to do so, but added: “When I feel I can no longer deliver the required physical lr88 level, I will be the first to retire, because I am very self-critical.”
He acknowledged that his comments had been met with a negative reaction, despite believing he had explained himself clearly.
Raphinha also describ lr88 ed being injured during the World Cup as ex lr88 tremely frustrating after he was unable to help Brazil avoid elimination by Norway.
“Personally, it was very disappointing,” he said. “It was an importan op88 op88 t moment in my life and for the national team, but I did not feel 100% physically ready.”
He had played only two matches for Barcelona after suffering the injury against France during the international break before si88 the World Cup.
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“I always give 100%,” Raphinha said. “The doctors and physiotherapists often tell me to take it easy, but I cannot change the way I play. The body pays the price and needs time to recover.”
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