Raphinha will not return to Barcelona early after Brazil red card

Raphinha will remain with Brazil despite being suspended for the national team’s next friendly against Singapore.

Fifa rules state that a player sent off in an international friendly must miss the following friendly. Raphinha was shown a red card during Brazil’s match against Japan and will therefore serve his suspension against Singapore.

Reports had suggested the forward could leave the Brazil camp early and return to Barcelona. However, the national team will not release the winger before the end of the international duty period.

Brazil team director Rodrigo Caetano confirmed Raphinha would remain with the squad, according to The Touchline.

Brazil face Singapore on 17 November.