Raphinha subbed off due to muscle discomfort ahead of India-Brazil fixture
The Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that Raphinha was substituted at the half-time interval because of muscle discomfort.
Updated : Sep 29, 2026 18:08 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ
Brazil's Raphinha scores from a penalty during its international friendly against Australia in Brisbane. | Photo Credit: AP
Brazil's Raphinha scores from a penalty during its international friendly against Australia in Brisbane. | Photo Credit: AP
Brazil forward Raphinha was taken off due to a possible injury during the side’s 4-2 win over Australia in an international friendly in Brisbane on Tuesday.
The Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that Raphinha was substituted at the half-time interval because of muscle discomfort.
The Barcelona player scored from the spot in the 45th minute but wasn’t risked in the second period.
Brazil is scheduled to play India on October 3 in Kolkata.
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Published on Sep 29, 2026
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