RAPHINHA NAMED BRAZIL’S NEW NO. 10 FOLLOWING NEYMAR JR’S INTERNATIONAL RETIREMENT

Barcelona winger Raphinha has officially inherited Brazil’s prestigious No. 10 shirt, marking the start of a new chapter for the Seleção following Neymar Jr’s retirement from international football.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the new squad numbers as the national team embarks on a fresh cycle following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Neymar announced his departure from international duty after concluding his storied career with 80 goals in 130 appearances—leaving as Brazil’s all-time top goalscorer.

Raphinha debuted his new iconic shirt number as Brazil kicked off their post-World Cup international friendly campaign.

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