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But if Raphinha leads Barcelona to silverware — including the Champions League (7/5) — he could become the club’s first Ballon d’Or winner since Messi. For more stories like this click ...

Helping to wrestle the title back from Real Madrid and winning the Champions League title would give Raphinha a strong chance to become Barcelona's first Ballon d’Or winner since Messi.

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Former Leeds United forward Raphinha has been a revelation at Barcelona this season and is now the favourite to win the ...

Rivaldo, FC Barcelona legend and former Ballon d’Or winner, has spoken out on the current form of Hansi Flick’s team following their 4–0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the ...