A few days before the match between Argentina and Brazil in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Raphinha was not asked to launch hostilities. FC Barcelona striker dropped during an interview with Legend Romário:
“We will beat them up, on and off the field if necessary. I'm going to mark! That they go to be f … “
Words that say a lot about the state of mind that animates the current spearhead of the blaugranas attack before this great shock from South America, which will take place on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, at the Monumental Estadio in Buenos Aires. For his part, Lionel Scaloni, the coach of Argentina, wanted to calm the game, refocusing the debate on the essential: football.
“You shouldn't go further”
“I have not seen the player's statements in detail, but I heard about it. It's Argentina-Brazil, it's important, but it's still a football match. I remember the image after the Copa America 2021, from Messi seated with Neymar on the steps of the Maracana. It is this image that must remain. Everyone wants to win, you shouldn't go further ”said the 46 -year -old tactician.
The Albiceleste currently occupies the first place in the South America zone. The triple world champions could validate their qualification for the next World Cup in the event of a victory or a draw against the Seleção.
