Raphinha takes Brazil's no10 shirt from Neymar - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Raphinha takes Brazil's no10 shirt from Neymar - Daily Post Nigeria

Barcelona forward Raphinha has inherited Brazil’s no.10 jersey following Neymar Jr’s decision to retire from international football after the 2026 World Cup. Neymar announced he would no longer play for the Seleção, and Raphinha has been assigned the iconic number 10 for upcoming exhibition matches in Oceania and Asia. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed this change. Additionally, Endrick will take over the number nine jersey from Matheus Cunha, who was not included in the current international squad.

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