Barcelona star Raphinha has erupted on social media in response to his shocking snub from the 2025 FIFPRO World XI.
The Brazilian winger, known for his fiery passion and relentless drive, once again made headlines after taking to social media with a series of cryptic yet fiery posts that sparked widespread discussion among Barcelona fans.
The reason behind his frustration soon became clear. Despite delivering one of the most outstanding individual campaigns of the 2024/25 season, Raphinha was left out of the prestigious FIFPRO Men’s World XI for 2025.
The omission stunned supporters and pundits alike, especially considering the winger’s immense role in Barcelona’s treble-winning season.
His omission wasn’t just surprising — it felt unjustified to many observers, and Raphinha’s digital reaction made that sentiment even louder.
Instead of words, the Brazilian chose subtlety. In the early hours of the morning, his Instagram account was flooded with 17 stories, each chronicling a highlight reel from his remarkable season — team triumphs, individual accolades, and personal milestones, as per the official Instagram of Raphinha.
Intertwined with these posts were laughing emojis, a quiet yet clear jab at what he and many of his followers perceived as a snub driven by popularity rather than performance.
Raphinha’s statistics paint the picture of a player performing at his absolute peak: 34 goals, 22 assists, and a decisive presence in crucial games.
Such a record earned him fifth place in the Ballon d’Or rankings and widespread acclaim across Europe.
Yet, when the FIFPRO lineup was unveiled, names like Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham were included ahead of him — a decision that left a large section of the football community questioning the voting’s fairness.
While some may see the exclusion as a blow, Raphinha seems to be using it as fuel.
His outburst was not one of bitterness but of belief — a reminder to the football world that recognition or not, his performances speak louder than any list ever could.
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