Raphinha can’t stop scoring, the Barcelona forward continued his impressive form this season with an hat-trick against Sevilla.
The Brazilian forward’s impressive performance at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan saw him take his sensational tally for the campaign to 14 strikes in all competitions.
Raphinha’s performance caught the attention of Sevilla boss Luis Garcia, who brands the former Leeds United forward Ballon d’Or snub an absolute joke.
Garcia questioned how voters could disregard such sensational output from a decisive forward who continually dictates high-profile encounters.
Raphinha celebrates scoring Barcelona’s second goal during the Spanish league football match against Sevilla. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP via Getty Images)
The Spanish tactician stressed that omitting Raphinha merely reinforced his long-standing scepticism regarding the true credibility of modern individual honours.
Blasting the prestigious shortlist before reporters during his post-match press conference, Garcia insisted: “It’s a joke that he’s not even nominated for the Ballon d’Or. He is a match winner, that’s why I don’t believe in these prizes. He does everything.”
Raphinha teammate Lamine Yamal is being tipped to win the prestigious award, but he faces stiff competition from the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Michael Olise.
With International football now set to take place for the next three weeks, Raphinha will hope to continue his good form with the Brazilian national team.
Raphinha travels to link up with Brazil for high-profile international friendlies against Australia and India.
