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'F*ck them!' - Raphinha delivers fiery rallying call ahead of Brazil's showdown with Argentina as Barcelona star vows to score against fierce rivals in Lionel Messi's absence

<p>The South American foes are set to lock horns in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. Brazil head into the clash after a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/brazil-player-ratings-vs-colombia-vinicius-junior-selecao-los-cafeteros-in-world-cup-qualifying-vini-real-madrid/bltb6b8892eb256fc05" target="_blank">2-1 win over Copa America 2024 runners-up Colombia</a> last week where Raphinha and Vinicius Junior were on target. Ahead of the showdown in Buenos Aires, the Barcelona man has sent out a rallying call to motivate his team-mates.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>During a chat between Raphinha and Brazil legend Romario, the Selecao icon first asked: "We are going to play against Argentina, our biggest rival. Now, thank God, without Messi, are we going to beat them?" In response, Raphinha said: "We will beat them, no doubt. On and off the pitch, if we have to."</p><p>Romario again asked: "Are you going to try to score a goal against Argentina?" The Barca winger replied: "Yes, with everything." The duo then ended the conversation with Romario asking, "F*ck them?" Then Raphinha responded: "F*ck them."</p>

WHAT RAPHINHA SAID

<p>Messi has not joined the reigning world champions for their latest round of World Cup qualifiers <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/sad-lionel-messi-breaks-silence-withdrawal-argentina-squad-inter-miami-superstar-emotional-update-injury/bltf17bbb282f4a15d1" target="_blank">after a muscular complaint</a>. Despite their leader's absence, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/argentina-player-ratings-vs-uruguay-thiago-almada-lionel-messi/blt6663b76b0a271b29" target="_blank">Argentina won their last qualifying game against Uruguay 1-0 </a>courtesy of Thiago Almada's strike.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>After competing against the Argentines on Tuesday, it is unlikely that the 28-year-old will be able to take the field for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-osasuna-appeals-rejected-spanish-fa-sets-new-date-for-la-liga-clash-raphinha-ronald-araujo-set-to-miss-showdown/bltfb3aac5ddedf37bd" target="_blank">Barcelona against Osasuna in their La Liga fixture</a> on Thursday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR RAPHINHA?

'F*ck them!' - Raphinha delivers fiery rallying call ahead of Brazil's showdown with Argentina as Barcelona star vows to score against fierce rivals in Lionel Messi's absence | Goal.com

Barcelona star Raphinha sent out a fiery message ahead of Brazil&apos;s World Cup qualifying clash against arch-rivals Argentina.

&apos;F*ck them!&apos; - Raphinha delivers fiery rallying call ahead of Brazil&apos;s showdown with Argentina as Barcelona star vows to score against fierce rivals in Lionel Messi&apos;s absence