Real Madrid Confidencial Real Madrid's response to Raphinha after his rant against the World Cup: 'It's...'
The Barça footballer still can't accept that Real Madrid is playing in the tournament and Barça isn't
Real Madrid is already in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup after a great victory against RB Salzburg. The white team defeated the Austrians with authority thanks to an outstanding match by Vinícius Jr. and will face Juventus in the first knockout round.
Meanwhile, others have to settle for watching the Club World Cup from their living room sofa. In fact, Raphinha, who hasn't been able to play in the tournament due to his club's performance in Europe in recent years, has criticized the new competition. The Brazilian still doesn't fully understand the rules for qualifying.
"It's really bad to have to give up your vacation to play something you're obligated to. At no point did they ask us players about anything", said Raphinha when asked about the Club World Cup.
Raphinha, angry about not playing in the Club World Cup
"You just have to go, period, because we follow orders, we have to be there playing. As a player for a European club, giving up my vacation to play a new tournament is very complicated", added the Brazilian.
"Giving up our vacation by obligation is very complicated because it's our right. Everyone agrees and everyone deserves at least a month of vacation, three weeks at least. Many of those playing in the World Cup won't even have a month", explained Raphinha.
The truth is that the Brazilian, in that respect, is right. However, if Barça were playing in the Club World Cup, Raphinha would be the first in the United States without complaining.
Real Madrid's response to Raphinha
Raphinha's words have reached Real Madrid's inner circle, who haven't hesitated to respond to the Carioca footballer. "It's true that the schedule gets complicated, but this competition is going to be one of the most prestigious in the world", they explain from the Madrid club.
At Real Madrid, they understand the criticism in that respect. However, they believe that the Club World Cup, over the years, will gain a prestige that will make players attend the tournament without any problems.
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