{
  "id": 10905250,
  "title": "Raphinha leaves Brazil camp with swelling in right thigh after injury scare",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/raphinha-leaves-brazil-camp-with-swelling-in-right-thigh-after-injury-10905250",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:01:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1544683/raphinha-leaves-brazil-camp-swelling-right-thigh-after-injury-scare"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raphinha departed the Brazil national team camp on Wednesday due to swelling in his right thigh, according to the Brazilian Football Confederation. The 29-year-old was substituted at halftime during his team's 4-2 friendly win over Australia on Tuesday, raising concerns among Barcelona-based media that they might lose a crucial player to injury. Last season, Raphinha's fitness concerns limited him to 33 appearances and he missed four games in April due to a hamstring injury in the same leg, sustained while representing Brazil. The Brazilian Football Confederation reported that he had a minor muscle swelling following a scan, which will keep him out of their upcoming third friendly match against India on Saturday. Raphinha was not replaced for this match. Earlier, manager Carlo Ancelotti had included Raphinha in the starting lineup for a 1-1 draw with Australia on Friday, where he provided an assist for Rayan's equalizer. This season, Raphinha has been in excellent form, scoring 14 goals and providing three assists in eight club appearances. Barcelona's next fixture is on October 10, as they host Getafe in LaLiga.",
  "summary": "BRISBANE: Raphinha left the Brazil national team squad on Wednesday as a precaution due to swelling in his right thigh, the Brazilian Football Confederation said.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Brazil's Raphinha will not travel to India for friendly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/brazils-raphinha-will-not-travel-to-india-for-friendly",
        "published": "2026-09-30T06:29:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Raphinha returns to Barcelona after Brazil injury withdrawal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/raphinha-returns-to-barcelona-after-brazil-injury-withdrawal",
        "published": "2026-09-30T08:28:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Raphinha leaves Brazil camp with swelling in right thigh after injury scare",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/raphinha-leaves-brazil-camp-with-swelling-in-right-thigh-after-injury",
        "published": "2026-09-30T08:47:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Brazil won’t replace injured Raphinha after win in Australia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/brazil-wont-replace-injured-raphinha-after-win-in-australia",
        "published": "2026-09-30T09:49:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}