{
  "id": 9726879,
  "title": "Raphinha replaces Neymar as Brazil’s No. 10",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/raphinha-replaces-neymar-as-brazils-no-10",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T07:50:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/raphinha-replaces-neymar-as-brazils-no-10/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil’s national football team has unveiled its new formation, with winger Raphinha officially appointed as the team’s new No. 10, replacing Neymar Jr. who retired from international football after the 2026 World Cup. The Barcelona player will wear the iconic shirt in the Seleção’s upcoming friendly matches against Australia and India. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released the full squad numbers prior to Friday’s match against Australia in Townsville, marking the first fixture since Brazil’s elimination from the World Cup’s Round of 16. Endrick will wear the No. 9 jersey, previously held by Matheus Cunha, while Estêvão received No. 11, and Vinícius Júnior kept No. 7. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza will take on the No. 1 jersey. Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances, quit international football following the World Cup, stating that his time with the national team had concluded. Raphinha, who has worn the No. 10 shirt during Neymar’s absences, including during World Cup qualifying, now inherits a rich legacy. The No. 10 jersey has been worn by legendary players like Pelé, Zico, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaká, and Neymar. As Brazil embarks on a new era under head coach Carlo Ancelotti, Raphinha will begin his tenure as the team’s official No. 10 in the first fixture against Australia.",
  "summary": "Barcelona winger Raphinha has officially been named Brazil’s new No. 10, replacing Neymar Jr. who retired from international football after the World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/raphinha-replaces-neymar-as-brazils-no-10/",
  "key_points": [
    "Raphinha appointed as Brazil's No. 10, replacing Neymar",
    "Neymar retires from international football post-World Cup",
    "Barcelona's Raphinha inherits legacy of legendary No. 10s"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Raphinha replaces Neymar as Brazil’s No. 10",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/raphinha-replaces-neymar-as-brazils-no-10-9727378",
        "published": "2026-09-25T07:52:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}