Raphinha, a striker for Barcelona, recently discussed Brazil’s shocking elimination from the 2022 World Cup.
After a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals, Croatia eliminated the tournament favourites via penalties. It will take Raphinha some time to recover from the loss, according in a lengthy Instagram post he made.
“Well, after a few days thinking about what I could write, I confess that I have no words at the moment. Wearing and defending the heaviest shirt in world football is a gift. To represent the Brazilian national team and compete in a World Cup, a dream.
“The desire to achieve was very strong, very great, but it was interrupted so unexpectedly and very painfully. Will still need some time, to clear the head and try to understand all the feelings of the past few weeks.
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“From the joy of achieving a boy’s dream to the frustration of having our goal interrupted, it still hurts, and it hurts a lot. However, the sadness will pass, it may take time, but the gratitude for having been part of this group will be eternal and unforgettable.
“Thank you to every single person who committed fully, worked tirelessly and stood together through every win and also when things didn’t work out.
“Pride remains, just like that, the goal of putting another star on our chest continues. Thank you very much to everyone who prayed for us and continue to dream with us!”
Although Raphinha will be given some time off before rejoining Barcelona, the squad will want the attacker back in shape and ready to go as soon as possible, especially because Robert Lewandowski will be out for the side’s first three La Liga games after his suspension.
