Raphinha: I Was Close to Representing the Italian National Team
The Brazilian star Raphinha Dias, a player for Barcelona, revealed that he was close to representing the Italian national team in the Euro 2020 tournament.
Raphinha stated in comments published today: "The Italian coaching staff had a great project for me, which really caught my attention."
He continued: "But at the same time, deep down, I had a very small hope that I could wear the Brazil jersey. Fortunately, my Italian passport wasn't ready in time."
It is worth noting that Raphinha's representation of the Italian national team was possible at that time because his father has Italian roots.
Raphinha stated in comments published today: "The Italian coaching staff had a great project for me, which really caught my attention."
He continued: "But at the same time, deep down, I had a very small hope that I could wear the Brazil jersey. Fortunately, my Italian passport wasn't ready in time."
It is worth noting that Raphinha's representation of the Italian national team was possible at that time because his father has Italian roots.
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