“F**k Them”- Raphinha Shoots Fiery Comments Ahead of Intense Argentina vs Brazil World Cup Qualifier

Brazil and Barcelona Star Raphinha Makes Some Bold Statements Ahead of Argentina Clash Raising Controversy.

Brazil and Argentina will face off in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday in Buenos Aires. The two nations share a rich history in football, so the fixture is always a heated affair. Now ahead of this fixture, Brazil and Barcelona star Raphinha has added some extra spice to the rivalry.

Recently, he has made some comments about Argentina during an interaction with another Barcelona and Brazilian legend Romario. The Selecao winger confidently stated that Brazil would defeat their arch-rivals “on and off the pitch.

When Romario jokingly asked, “F*ck them?”, Raphinha replied, “F*ck them.”

🔥🇧🇷 Raphinha: “We will beat Argentina, no doubt. On and off the pitch, if we have to”.

Romario: “Are you going to score a goal?”.

Raphinha: “Yes, I’ll go with everything”.

Romário: “F*ck them?”.

Raphinha: “F*ck them”. pic.twitter.com/7K54ur1pO2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 24, 2025

His words have since sparked reactions from fans on social media. This has further fueled the intensity of the upcoming match.

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Raphinha’s Confidence and Brazil’s Momentum

Raphinha has been in sensational form for Barcelona this season. It can probably be cast as the best season of his career, with 27 goals and 20 assists for Barcelona in all competitions. His strong form has translated to international duty as well.

He played a key role in Brazil’s recent 2-1 win over Colombia. The 28-year-old scored a penalty and later assisted Vinicius Junior for the winning goal. Brazil currently sit in third place in the South American qualifying standings with 21 points, seven behind Argentina at the top of the table.

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While in this situation, Raphinha’s confidence is not only evident, but it is also needed. However, it could also serve as motivation for Argentina. Lionel Scaloni’s squad has been dominant in qualifiers. They’re missing their captain and ace Lionel Messi due to an injury this month.

Even so, they had a resounding 1-0 win against Uruguay in their last World Cup qualifiers match. Hence, considering they have the firepower even without their captain, this was always going to be a close encounter. However, Raphinha’s remarks could fuel them further.

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.